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The Board

This page tells you about the Board of the Scottish Police Authority.

The Board consists of up to 15 Members. They are publicly appointed by Scottish Ministers to operate at a strategic level, providing strategic guidance and oversight, articulating a vision and communicating their expectations of standards for policing in Scotland. 

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Fiona McQueen CBE

Interim Chair

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Tom Halpin QPM

Chair of People Committee

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Mary Pitcaithly OBE

Chair - Audit, Risk and Assurance Committee

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Grant Macrae

Chair - Resources Committee

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Caroline Stuart

Chair - Legal Committee

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Paul Edie

Chair - Forensic Services Committee

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Alasdair Hay CBE QFSM

Chair - Policing Performance Committee

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Katharina Kasper

Chair - Complaints and Conduct Committee

Chris Creegan

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Dr Catriona Stewart OBE

Pauline Howie CBE

Angela Leitch CBE

Board Objectives 2024-25

Published: 10 May 2024

Corporate Document

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SPA Board Objectives 2023-2024

Published: 07 September 2023

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Code of Conduct for Members

Published: 28 August 2023

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Members Expenses - Q1 2023-2024

Published: 13 October 2023

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Members Expenses - Q4 2022-23

Published: 28 August 2023

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Forensic Services Senior Management Team

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