A Parliamentary Joint Select Committee (JSC), will peruse the job descriptions of members of parliament and cabinet ministers.

The documents, a green and a white paper, were tabled in the Lower House, yesterday by Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

The tabling comes amid public outrage about the recent salary hike granted to the political directorate and calls for accountability.

Mr. Holness noted that the white paper regarding job descriptions for cabinet ministers is already government policy.

The green paper will be reviewed and finalized by the committee, in a bid to clarify the requirements.

The Prime Minister pointed out that a Code of Conduct is already in place for cabinet ministers.

He said the Code of Conduct will be further developed by the committee, so that it sets the standard.

The JSC will also be responsible for establishing an accountability framework.