Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
Minutes: 21 March 2024
Thursday, 21 March 2024
7th Meeting, 2024
Minutes
1. Decision on taking business in private:
The Committee agreed to take items 3 and 4 in private.
2. Scottish Elections (Representation and Reform) Bill:
The Committee took evidence on the Bill at Stage 1 from—
Malcolm Burr, Convener of the Electoral Management Board for Scotland, Electoral Management Board for Scotland;
Andy Hunter, Chair of the AEA Scotland and Northern Ireland Branch, Association of Electoral Administrators;
Robert Nicol, Vice Chair SAA Electoral Registration Committee and ERO for East Renfrewshire, Inverclyde and Renfrewshire, Scottish Assessors Association.
3. Evidence Session:
The Committee considered the evidence it heard earlier under agenda item 2.
4. Complaint:
The Committee considered its approach to a report from the Scottish Parliamentary Corporate Body. The Committee agreed to consider the report in private at its next meeting and to seek permission to meet at the same time as the Chamber.