Formal Board Paper 5 - Standing Orders

This document contains a notice from the Cairngorms National Park Authority about upcoming elections for several important leadership roles, including the Board Convener, Deputy Convener, and the Chairs for the Performance, Resources, and Audit and Risk Committees. The current terms for these positions will end between July and December 2026. The paper explains that the elections will follow the established Standing Orders, using an electronic voting system to make sure everyone can participate and their votes stay private. Specific timetables for the Convener and Performance Chair elections are provided, with nominations and voting scheduled for April to July 2026. The Board is being asked to approve the election process for some roles and receive notification for others, with more detailed timetables for the Deputy Convener and Audit and Risk Chair to be discussed at the June board meeting.