1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private.

2. Electoral Arrangements Regulations

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Karen Greaves
  Head of Executive Support, Orkney Islands Council
• Maggie Sandison
  Chief Executive, Shetland Islands Council

and then from:

• Councillor Margaret Davidson
  Leader, Highland Council
• Douglas Hendry
  Executive Director, Argyll and Bute Council
• Derek Mackay
  Governance and Elections Manager, Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

3. Electoral Arrangements Regulations

The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.