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This document contains a draft Governance Statement for the Cairngorms National Park Authority covering the year 2021/22. The Audit and Risk Committee needs to review this draft and, if they agree with any changes, approve it for inclusion in the Authority's annual report. The statement will include details about the Park Authority's governance structure, how it operates, a risk assessment, and any significant issues. The Scottish Public Finance Manual (SPFM) outlines the essential features that the statement must have, and the Committee is asked to consider these when reviewing the draft.