SPA INTERIM CHAIR’S REPORT

The Interim Chair highlighted a number of key points within her paper and commented on the 4.75% pay deal which was confirmed for officers following a period of arbitration. The Interim Chair commented that the outcome reflected the contribution and value of officers. She thanked those involved in the negotiation and arbitration stages.

Noting the update on the COSLA Presidential Meeting, Members sought further information on whether SPA had taken part in discussions on public sector reform. Lynn Brown (LBrown) confirmed that there was ongoing dialogue with COSLA and advised she had attended the Scottish Government Public Sector Reform Summit. LBrown advised it was her view that a lot of discussion was on areas where Police Scotland have already made progress during the first phase of reform. LBrown commented that both SPA and Police Scotland would share their experiences of the first phase and communicate their commitment for a second phase. LBrown noted that outcomes of the event were due to be made public and she would share with Members at a future seminar.

Members noted the report and approved the appointment of the following, effective from 1 April 2025:
• Chris Creegan as Chair of the Legal Committee.
• Chris Creegan as a member of the Complaints and Conduct Committee.
• Pauline Howie as Chair of the Resources Committee.
• Pauline Howie as a member of the Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee.
• Angela Leitch as a member of the People Committee; and
• Mary Pitcaithly as a member of the Legal Committee.
Members also the appointment of Angela Leitch as the Authority’s Whistleblowing Champion, effective immediately.

Members agreed the following action:
20250220-BM-001 - Documentation sent in advance of event to be shared with Authority Members.