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 (Item 13)

2. Minute and Actions from previous meeting:
2.1 Minute from meeting held on 19 February 2026, for approval
2.2 Decisions since last meeting

3. SPA Chair’s Report
Report for Approval presented by the SPA Interim 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. Scottish Police Authority Budget 2026/27
Report recommended by the Resources Committee for Approval, presented by the Chief Financial Officer, Police Scotland

9. Annual Police Plan
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Constable

10. Estates Masterplan Update
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Officer – Estates, Police Scotland

11. Sex and Gender Update
Report for Discussion presented by the Chief Constable

12. COSLA Update
Report for Discussion presented by the COSLA President

The following item will be taken in private

13. Minute and actions from previous meetings:
13.1 Minute of items taken in private, from meeting held 19 February 2026 for approval.

Subject to agreement by the Authority at agenda item 1 above, items of business will be considered in private for the reasons noted below:
Item 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.