200828CNPABdPaper1AABoardElectionProcesses

This document contains a proposal for amending the Cairngorms National Park Authority's standing orders to allow for the election of a new Deputy Convener. Because of COVID-19 restrictions, current business continuity arrangements temporarily suspended elections. This paper proposes a new election process, including nomination procedures, a timetable for voting (using a single transferable vote system), and tie-breaker rules. The board is asked to approve these changes, which will only affect the election and then revert to the agreed-upon standing orders once completed.