For the period from January to August 2003, the average vacancy rates were 18 per cent for the Professional category and 11 per cent for the General Service category, resulting in savings under this heading. The decreased requirements in salaries were offset by increased requirements under common staff costs.
La diminution des ressources nécessaires au titre des traitements a été compensée par une augmentation des ressources nécessaires au titre des dépenses communes de personnel.