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This document contains a proposal for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) to move towards a 35-hour working week. The Scottish Government's Finance Pay Policy (FPP) encourages employers to consider this, and many other organizations are already offering 35-hour contracts. Staff surveys and drop-in sessions have explored views on this change. The Park Authority's Resources Committee (RC) will consider the level of commitment, key elements of a business case to support the change, and whether to consider a four-day week as part of the plan. The business plan will consider phased reduction options, impacts on staff, and potential actions to mitigate any negative effects with the goal of developing a business case for implementation in 2023/24. The document is proposing that the draft business will be taken back to the Resources Committee before sign off prior to it being shared with staff and the Scottish Government (SG).