The Commission in its written submission reported that "it is in the process of conducting a major review of public office bearer remuneration, and intends making recommendations for the implementation of an integrated fair and transparent total cost to employer remuneration structure for all office bearers" (page 2, paragraph 2). The Department of Justice reported that it has just completed a framework for an integrated remuneration dispensation for its legally qualified professionals. This process is aimed at addressing the historical inequities existing in the current system, and introducing parity and synergy. It was further reported that a similar exercise is currently being undertaken by the DPSA in regard to personnel performing legal functions throughout the public sector. While these developments are to be welcomed, it is clear that if these processes are not integrated or synergized, we will once again face a situation where disparate salary packages have to be implemented for similarly qualified legal professionals in the public domain.