The establishment of the Budget Office is a priority for the institution. Despite this, it remains a relatively complex undertaking and involves, inter alia, the appointment of the Director, the study of international best practice, and administrative and budgetary planning. To ensure that the Budget Office will operate efficiently and meet the expectations of members and the public, the work of the office must be underpinned by a common understanding between different actors within Parliament - an understanding reinforced through appropriate institutional policies and protocols. Consultations on this matter have taken place although these must be broadened.