Item 13: Standing Orders Committee Report

This document contains a proposal to update the Cairngorms National Park Authority's Planning Committee Standing Orders, which outline the procedures for meetings. The proposed changes aim to ensure consistency with the Park Authority's Board Standing Orders, reflect changes in working practices since the Covid-19 pandemic (like online meetings), and consider other procedural improvements. The document includes a table summarizing the proposed changes and their reasons, covering topics like meeting frequency, location, agenda papers, quorum, and written representations. It also discusses the format and location of meetings, comparing the costs and carbon emissions of hybrid and in-person options. The updated standing orders will be presented to the Park Authority's Board for approval.