. In close co-operation with the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) an internal task team was established managing the restructuring process in preparation for the Secretariat becoming a designated department in terms of the Civilian Secretariat for Police Act No.2 of 2011. . The work-study for the proposed structure was to have been submitted to the Minister for approval in June 2011 after which the filling of key posts was to commence. The Minister has approved this and the Minister of DPSA is waiting for a sign off and the Secretariat intends appointing from January 2012 . More than 50 new posts were created and existing staff were placed in appropriate posts. The appointment of staff in the HR sub-component has had a positive impact on service delivery in this environment. . A performance management system with career-pathing and pay progression was put in place with the assistance of a consultant. . The Secretary for Police post was filled on 01 July 2010 on a five year contract. . Critical Senior Management posts were created and filled from 01 January 2010. . All vacant posts, except for one administrative post, were filled. . The Employee Wellness, Equity, Bursary, Internship, Performance Management, and Reward and Incentives policies were developed. . The Workplace Skills Plan for the 2010/11 financial year and quarterly reports were submitted to PESETA. . A report on all Performance Agreements for SMS members was submitted to the Department of Public Service and Administration. . A report was submitted to the Public Service Commission regarding formal disputes for 2010/11.