The Office of the Chief Secretary confirms that there are staff members attached to the Office in receipt of varying remuneration packages.

The Office notes that the Tobago House of Assembly engages individuals for employment based on a wide range of factors, which include qualifications and experience. It must be emphasized that individuals are not considered for employment on the sole basis of academic qualifications but are required to meet a set of standards, which ensures that they are suitable and able to function in a given role or position.

The Office of the Chief Secretary assures the public that persons engaged in employment at the Office possess a wide variety of skills, expertise and qualifications, which allow them to perform duties in their substantive roles with a high degree of competency and efficiency.