Chairperson, I think, as I indicated in the main reply, that these measures represent a step forward in enhancing and promoting the professionalisation of the Public Service at local government level. These measures were put in place, steps were taken, municipal managers and senior managers have qualified and they have complied, in the vast majority of cases, with three out of the four of those requirements.
In addition to that, we are putting in place regulations. These are currently before Parliament and they will set standards for the employment of municipal managers and senior managers. They will set out very definite processes for how that employment should take place.
The whole question of the professionalisation of the Public Service at local government level is receiving a lot of attention. I think that it should also be seen in the context of the steps that are being taken by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration with respect to national and provincial government. Thank you. [Applause.]