WELCOME & APOLOGIES

WELCOME
Grant Macrae, Committee Chair welcomed attendees from the Authority, Police Scotland, Scottish Government, and HMICS. It was explained that DCC Connors and ACC Mairs will provide context from an operational perspective on any matters where this was required or would be helpful.

Finally, Authority members Angela Leitch and Pauline Howie we welcomed to their first meeting since being formally appointed to the committee.

The Chair confirmed that item 4.2 Change Portfolio Progress Report would not be considered at today's meeting because the paper had not been submitted in sufficient time to allow Members’ review. Members agreed this was very disappointing and thanked DCC Connors for her apology regarding the late paper along with an assurance this would not happen again.

APOLOGIES
There were no Member apologies.

DECLARATIONS OF INTREST AND CONNECTIONS
There were no declarations of interest or connections.

DECISIONS ON TAKING BUSINESS IN PRIVATE (ITEMS 6 - 11)
In accordance with paragraph 20 of the SPA Standing Orders, the Committee agreed to consider items 6 - 11 on the agenda in private.

RESOURCES COMMITTEE MINUTE FROM MEETING HELD ON 19 JUNE 2024 FOR APPROVAL
Members agreed the Minute from the Resources Committee held on held on 19 June 2024 was an accurate record of the meeting.

RESOURCES COMMITTEE ACTION LOG AND MATTERS ARISING
Members agreed the Action Log and approved the actions that were proposed for closure.

Given there are a number on ongoing actions in respect of benefits reporting across both public and private actions, and to avoid duplication and ensure a clear and shared understanding of what the Committee expects to see going forward, Members agreed to merge the actions into a new combined action. ACTION RES-20240813-001

DECISIONS SINCE LAST MEETING
No formal committee business was conducted between meetings.