190329CNPABdPaper3Annex1BoardStanding Orders

This document contains the standing orders for meetings of the Cairngorms National Park Authority (referred to as the Board), established in 2003. It outlines procedures for board meetings and committees, covering membership (19 members with different appointment methods), election of the Convener and Deputy Convener, quorum (10 members), public attendance, and the handling of board papers. The document also details how decisions are made, including voting procedures, declaration of interests, and the responsibilities of board members, including confidentiality. Lastly, it covers the establishment and operation of committees, delegation of functions, and how the standing orders can be amended, as well as the CNPA's rules regarding public access to the meetings, and the procedures for tie-breaks in elections.