The planned reduction of 10% with regard to the vacancy rate was determined on the basis of the fact that the ICD is not always able to retain staff members due to the flatness of the departmental structure, as well as the fact that the Department cannot match the salaries offered by other government departments and the private sector. Virtually all 16 vacant positions have been vacant for a period not exceeding three months and the ICD is in the process of filling these vacancies.