COMMITTEE EFFECTIVENESS REPORT

Members considered the report which provided the findings of a recent survey conducted with Board Members and stakeholders, seeking their feedback on the overall effectiveness of the committee. The report is for Members consideration and seeks to inform overall evaluation of the committee’s effectiveness during 2024/25, and subsequent assurance report to the Audit Risk and Assurance Committee in May 2025.  In addition to the submitted report the following was discussed.

• Members considered an overview of the report.
• Members agreed that the Committee has discharged it’s duties over 2024/25 however there should be no complacency in this regard and focus should remain on ensuring this happens in future years.
• One area for improvement will be better cohesion in committee reports so that the common themes are linked.
• Members would be keen, in future iterations of this survey, for opportunity to be provided so that contributors can provide suggestions for improvement.

Members noted the report.

Before the public session ended, the Committee Chair commented that this was Catriona Stewart’s last meeting of the People Committee and took the opportunity to thank Catriona for her contribution to the work of the committee.  Members agreed that her experience and insight have been valuable and all wished her well for the future.  Catriona thanked the Chair for his kind words.

The following items were taken in private.
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