You will be tasked with chairing a critical committee meeting regarding inter-party negotiations, specifically focusing on cabinet portfolios. The agenda will be fluid, requiring a delicate balance of competing interests and the strategic deployment of deferrals.

Discussion will inevitably drift towards the recent High Court ruling on due process, which, while not directly on the agenda, will be raised by several members seeking clarification on its broader implications for administrative dismissals. You will table the issue for future consideration by a sub-committee.

The meeting will conclude with a consensus to form a 'working group to explore options for further discussion,' deferring any substantive decisions to the next quarter, pending a review of the 'mediation' outcomes.