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This document contains a paper for the Cairngorms National Park Authority board, dated 22 November 2024, regarding an update to the Park Authority's Standing Orders, which govern how the board and its committees operate. The paper explains that the Standing Orders were last reviewed in 2019, and since then, interim changes have been made to accommodate new working methods and technological advancements. The update also reflects revisions to the Park Authority's Code of Conduct, aligning it with the Standards Commission for Scotland's new model. The board is asked to consider the proposed changes to the Standing Orders and approve them to ensure effective governance and mitigate legal risks. Annexes to the document provide details of the proposed amendments and a final version of the updated Standing Orders.