190614CNPABdPaper4AAStandingOrders

This document contains a formal board paper from the Cairngorms National Park Authority, dated 14 June 2019, regarding revisions to the Authority's Standing Orders. Prepared by David Cameron, Director of Corporate Services, the paper presents revisions following the Board's consideration of a revised draft in March 2019. The Board is requested to review the revised Standing Orders and, subject to amendments, approve the finalized documents for endorsement and publication. The Standing Orders are a key governance document supporting the National Parks (Scotland) Act 2000, the Management Statement and Financial Memorandum agreed by the Scottish Government, the Authority's Code of Conduct, and other statutes and regulations. They ensure the Authority's operations are based on the highest standards of governance and support the Code of Conduct.