231027DraftFormalBoardMinute

This document contains the draft minutes of the Cairngorms National Park Authority Board meeting held on 27 October 2023. The meeting included a welcome and introduction, followed by discussions on declarations of interest and tackling the nature emergency, specifically focusing on a consultation regarding Scotland's Strategic Framework for Biodiversity. The board considered and voted on several proposals related to the purpose and aims of National Park Authorities, including supporting amendments, retaining the National Park 'principle', and supporting public bodies having regard to the aims. The meeting also covered proposals related to enforcement of byelaw breaches, governance arrangements, and the election of the Convener and Deputy Convener, with action points assigned to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for further clarification and wording improvements. The next meeting is scheduled for 24 November.