Public sessions of meetings are open to the press and public to observe.
• Agendas are published seven working days ahead of the meeting.
• Papers are published three working days ahead.

1. Introduction and Welcome:
1.1 Chair’s Opening Remarks
1.2 Apologies
1.3 Declarations of Interest and Connections
1.4 Any Other business
1.5 Decision on taking business in private (Items 10-13)

2. Minute and Actions from previous meeting:
2.1 Minute from meeting held on 27 March 2025, for approval
2.2 Rolling Action Log and Matters Arising
2.3 Decisions since last meeting

3. SPA Chair’s Report
Report for Discussion presented by the SPA Chair

4. Committee Chairs’ Reports
Report for Discussion presented by the Committee and Oversight Group Chairs

5. Chief Constable’s Report
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Constable

6. SPA Chief Executive’s Report
Report for Discussion presented by the SPA Chief Executive

7. Forensic Services Director’s Report
Report for Discussion presented by the Forensic Services Director

8. Forensic Services Strategy
Report recommended by the Forensic Services Committee for Approval, presented by the Forensic Services Director

9. National Crime Agency Update
Report for Discussion presented by the Director General, National Crime Agency

The following item will be taken in private

10. Minute and actions from previous meetings:
10.1 Minute of items taken in private, from meeting held 27 March 2025 for approval.
10.2 Rolling Action Log

11. Operation Portaledge Update
Verbal update from the Head of Organised Crime and Counter Terrorism, Police Scotland

12. Pay and Reward Update
Verbal update from Deputy Chief Executive, SPA, and Director of People and Development, Police Scotland

13. Chief Executive Recruitment Matters
Report for Approval presented by the SPA Chief Executive

Subject to agreement by the Authority at agenda item 1 above, items of business will be considered in private for the reasons noted below:
Items 10-13, in accordance with the SPA’s Standing Orders section 20.
Circumstances in which meetings may be held in private include where:
a) information relating to identified or identifiable individuals (including members of staff) could be disclosed where there is a risk of a breach of data protection legislation.
e) an obligation of confidentiality exists in respect of the information to be discussed.
g) proposals for significant organisational change, significant changes to the terms and conditions of staff or other sensitive matters are being considered.
h) discussion in public would be likely to inhibit the free and frank provision of advice or the free and frank exchange of views for the purpose of deliberation.