3.6 Assistance from Portfolio Committee The Department requested the Portfolio Committee to assist to deliver its mandate by: 3.6.1 Adequate notice for presentations and briefings in order to assist with proper planning and execution of functions and duties. This will assist the Department with efficient use of resources, given current constraints. 3.6.2 Clear and specific requirements for reporting will result in improved preparation and a common understanding of expectations. 3.6.3 Assist the Department to secure additional funding for its operations. 3.6.4 Participation and engagement in the Department's annual Parliamentary Learning Programme to provide insight into the sector and key issues of relevance to the Committee. 3.6.5 Engaging counterpart committees and departments that are critical to the NCOP. 3.6.6 Securing a conducive policy and regulatory environment for SOCs. 3.6.7 Regular engagement on issues of mutual interest affecting the SOC.