Convener

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Wilson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

*Cameron Buchanan (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Anne McTaggart (Glasgow) (Lab)

*Alex Rowley (Cowdenbeath) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Councillor Jonathan Findlay (Glasgow City Council)

Caroline Gardner (Auditor General for Scotland)

Ritchie Johnson (Aberdeenshire Council)

Linda Johnston (North Lanarkshire Council)

Derek Mackay (Minister for Local Government and Planning)

Fraser McKinlay (Audit Scotland)

Pamela Roccio (Edinburgh Partnership)

Douglas Sinclair (Accounts Commission)

Anna Whelan (Orkney Islands Council)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum