220909CNPABdPaper6AndAnnexDepConvenerElection

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority (Park Authority) board meeting on 9 September 2022, regarding the election of a new Deputy Convener. The purpose of the paper is to seek agreement on the process and terms of the election, following the board's agreement on 26 August 2022 to consider changes to standing orders. The recommendations include temporarily suspending existing standing orders, approving a temporary amendment for the election of the Deputy Convener, approving amendments to implement future elections in June, agreeing to start the election process on 12 September 2022, and researching arrangements for role-sharing elected offices. The election is proposed to take place with effect from Monday 12 September, commencing with the nomination and seconding process opening on that date for a period of two weeks until Monday 26 September.