8.3 The long delays in the filling of CSPB vacancies are unacceptable, not only because it is indicative of poor planning, but because, when CSPBs are unable to sit and consider matters, offenders are denied parole through no fault of their own. The filling of CSBP vacancies with appropriately-qualified and experienced members should be completed as a matter of urgency, so as to ensure that offenders are not unduly disadvantaged.