Responses The vacant positions were budgeted for and the appointment of personnel would be fast-tracked. In regard to the rental of the buildings, the Department of Public Works was facilitating the process and the Department of Human Settlements was reported to be paying R10.5 million per annum for the three buildings. There was a plan to acquire a nearby Electoral Commission (IEC) building which was just across from where the department could accommodate all staff from the three buildings. Negotiations were still underway and the Department of Public Works was facilitating the lease agreement.