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 Stephen Curran (Glasgow City Council)

Councillor Elaine Green (East Renfrewshire Council)

Steve Grimmond (Fife Council)

David Martin (Society of Local Authority Chief Executives and Senior Managers Scotland)

Mark McAteer (Improvement Service)

Maureen McKenna (Glasgow City Council)

Elma Murray (North Ayrshire Council)

Mhairi Shaw (East Renfrewshire Council)

Clerk to the committee

David Cullum