Convener

*Kevin Stewart (Aberdeen Central) (SNP)

Deputy convener

*John Wilson (Central Scotland) (SNP)

Committee members

*Richard Baker (North East Scotland) (Lab)

Cameron Buchanan (Lothian) (Con)

*Mark McDonald (Aberdeen Donside) (SNP)

*Stuart McMillan (West Scotland) (SNP)

*Anne McTaggart (Glasgow) (Lab)

The following also participated:

Ashley Gould (Highland Council and Society of Procurement Officers)

Ronnie Hinds

Bill Howat

Alex Linkston

Allan Mackenzie (Aberdeenshire Council and Society of Local Authority Lawyers and Administrators in Scotland)

David Martin (Renfrewshire Council)

Fraser McKinlay (Audit Scotland)

Elma Murray (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers and North Ayrshire Council)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum