Another important programme of the department is that of the sheriffs, who play an important role in ensuring that documents between parties to a dispute are exchanged on time, and that orders of the courts are executed in accordance with the direction of the courts. The transformation of this sector, which is mostly forgotten as they work behind the scenes, is paramount. The department is initiating measures to strengthen the regulatory framework to address the transformation challenges relating to the appointment of sheriffs and their deputies, and the service and execution of civil processes.