230908CNPABdPaper6StandingOrdersPlanningConvener_Substitutions

This document contains information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority board regarding the upcoming election of a new Planning Committee Convener, as the current convener's term ends on 31 October 2023. The paper outlines the proposed election process, which will begin with nominations in early November, followed by an electronic ballot if needed, with the results announced on 23 November 2023. Additionally, the document addresses the use of substitutes for committee members, allowing members to nominate a substitute for attendance at certain committee meetings with at least 5 days' notice, and specifies that substitutes will count towards the quorum for meetings.