Board & Committees

The Board

• 23 Board Members run the National Park Authority, five people are elected by the community and 18 are chosen by the Scottish Government.
• They are led by a Convener and a Deputy Convener.
• They all stay in office for three to four years.
• The Board meets in public at least four times a year.
• Agendas and papers for Board meetings are posted on this site one week before each meeting.
• Board Members agree the overall direction of the National Park Authority. They also oversee the Chief Executive and the other employees.

Committees

• Planning and Access Committee - meets 10 times a year.
• Audit Committee meets four times a year.

By law, these two committees are required to meet.

Governance Groups

• Strategy Group
• Delivery Group
• People Group

These groups look at specific issues and bring back ideas to the full Board meetings. Each group is supported by a Lead Executive member of staff.

Other Groups

• Local Access Forum advises on duties and responsibilities under the Land Reform Act (Scotland) 2003.
• The Planning Forum helps people to get involved in the planning process.
• Other groups are set up as required, like the Headquarters Scrutiny Group.