Public sessions of meetings are open to the press and public to observe.

1. Introduction and Welcome:
1.1 Interim 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 10-11)

2. Minute and Actions from previous meeting:
2.1 Minute from meeting held on 20 February 2025, for approval
2.2 Rolling Action Log and Matters Arising
2.3 Decisions since last meeting

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

4. Committee Chairs’ Reports
Report for Approval 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. Scottish Police Authority Budget 2025/26
Report recommended by the Resources Committee for Approval, presented by the Chief Financial Officer, Police Scotland

8. Joint Equality Outcomes for Policing 2025-2029
Report for Approval presented by the Deputy Chief Constable, Professionalism and Enabling Service, and the SPA Chief Executive

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

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 20 February 2025 for approval.
10.2 Minute of meeting held in private on 12 March 2025 for approval.

11. Family Friendly Provisions
Report for Approval presented by the Deputy Chief Constable, Professionalism and Enabling Service

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 and 11, 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.