AGENDA

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 8 - 9)

2. Minute and Actions from previous meeting
2.1 Minute from meeting held on 30 October 2025 for approval
2.2 Rolling Action Log and Matters Arising
2.3 Decisions since last meeting

3. Performance
3.1 Forensic Services Director’s Report
Report for Discussion presented by Fiona Douglas, Director of Forensic Services, SPA 

3.2 Forensic Services Performance Report Q3
Report for Discussion presented by Vicki Morton, Chief Operating Officer, SPA

3.3 Performance Framework 2025-27
Report for Approval presented by Susan Ure, Head of Function, SPA

3.4 Drug Driving Update
Report for Discussion presented by Paul Stewart, Head of Function, SPA

3.5 Forensic Services Financial Monitoring Report Q3
Report for Discussion presented by Fiona Douglas, Director of Forensic Services, SPA

4. Forensic Services Change Programme Update 
Report for Discussion presented by Joanne Tierney, Head of Change & Development, SPA

5. Strategic Workforce Plan
Report for Approval presented by Sam Curran, Head of Function, SPA 

6. Committee Effectiveness
Report for Discussion presented by Karen Vallance, Governance Support Officer, SPA 

7. Committee Work Plan   
Report for Discussion presented by Paul Edie, Committee Chair, SPA

The following items will be taken in private

8. Minute and Actions from previous meeting
8.1 Minute from private meeting held on 30 October 2025 for approval
8.2 Rolling Action Log 

9. Forensic Services Operational Risk
Report for Discussion presented by Fiona Douglas, Director of Forensic Services, SPA