200327 Paper 3 Annex 1 Board Advice Note

This document contains a business continuity plan from the Cairngorms National Park Authority in response to the Coronavirus pandemic. The plan addresses potential disruptions to board and committee meetings due to illness, travel restrictions, and guidance to minimise large gatherings. Key considerations include maintaining quorum for meetings (half the members plus one), allowing for participation via telephone or video-conference in certain circumstances, and establishing contingency plans for decision-making if key members are unavailable. These contingency measures involve pre-listing potential decision items, potentially adjusting quorum requirements with approval, and designating alternative decision-makers. The plan prioritizes the continued functioning of the board and committees, even with potential limitations caused by the pandemic.