231027ApprovedFormalBoardMinute

This document contains the minutes from the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board Meeting held on 27 October 2023. The meeting included discussions and decisions regarding the Scottish Government's consultation on legislative changes affecting the future of Scotland's National Parks, specifically focusing on the Strategic Framework for Biodiversity. The board discussed proposals related to supporting amendments to the purpose of National Park Authorities, changes to National Park aims, the retention of the National Park 'principle', and the role of public bodies within the National Park. There were also discussions on governance arrangements, including the size of the board, the election of the Convener, and governance oversight of public land. The next meeting is scheduled for 24 November in person.