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Published: 01 December 2025

Terms of Reference - Exceptional Circumstances Committee

Keywords : Corporate Governance

Report Summary

This document outlines the terms of reference, purpose and scope of the Authority's Exceptional Circumstances Committee.

Meeting

The publication discussed was referenced in the meeting below

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Meeting of the Scottish Police Authority - 27 November 2025

Date : 27 November 2025

Location : Caledonian Suite, COSLA, Verity House, 19 Haymarket Yards, Edinburgh, EH12 5BH


Membership and Meetings

The Committee will comprise a minimum of three Members, including the Committee Chair.
A quorum will consist of three Members, including the Chair.

Meetings
The Committee will hold at least one scheduled meeting per year which will be aligned with the annual performance review and objectives setting cycles. Additional meetings may be convened as required to consider ad hoc matters or urgent matters.
Meetings should be timed to align with annual performance review and objective-setting cycles.


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