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Colleagues, we turn to the election of committee conveners. When more than one nomination for convener of a committee has been received, an election will be conducted by secret ballot. I will give you instructions on this shortly.
When a single nomination has been received, the election of that member as convener of the committee will be confirmed if no other member objects to their election.
As this is a secret ballot, anyone who wishes to object to the election of any candidate should press the point-of-order button on their console when I call out the candidate’s name. Doing so is very important, as it will mean that only I can see whether an objection has been made.
I will now work my way through the names of the individual candidates.
Stuart McMillan has been nominated as convener of the Climate Action Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Stuart McMillan’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Alyn Smith has been nominated as convener of the Criminal Justice Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Alyn Smith’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Calum Kerr has been nominated as convener of the Delegated Powers and Law Reform Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Calum Kerr’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Duncan Massey has been nominated as convener of the Economy, Tourism and Energy Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Duncan Massey’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Karen Adam has been nominated as convener of the Education and Gaelic Committee. If any member objects to her election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Karen Adam’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Katie Hagmann has been nominated as convener of the Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee. If any member objects to her election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Katie Hagmann’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Patrick Harvie has been nominated as convener of the Europe, External Affairs and Culture Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Patrick Harvie’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Clare Haughey has been nominated as convener of the Finance and Public Administration Committee. If any member objects to her election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Clare Haughey’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Helen McDade has been nominated as convener of the Health, Care and Sport Committee. If any member objects to her election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Helen McDade’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Neil Bibby has been nominated as convener of the Public Audit Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Neil Bibby’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Paul Sweeney has been nominated as convener of the Public Petitions Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Paul Sweeney’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Bob Doris has been nominated as convener of the Public Service Reform Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Bob Doris’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Mark Ruskell has been nominated as convener of the Rural Affairs Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Mark Ruskell’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Craig Hoy has been nominated as convener of the Social Justice, Housing and Local Government Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Craig Hoy’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Willie Rennie has been nominated as convener of the Transport Committee. If any member objects to his election as convener, please press your point-of-order button now.
An objection was noted.
Willie Rennie’s election as convener will be subject to election by secret ballot.
Fifteen out of 15 convenerships will be subject to secret ballots.
I have also received two valid nominations for convener of the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee. The nominations are Jenni Minto and Emma Roddick.
The election of candidates will be subject to election by secret ballot. Members may cast their votes in committee room 5, which is located outside the chamber on the first floor. Under rule 11.10B.3 of standing orders, I have designated Irene Fleming, head of scrutiny, to carry out the function of supervising the vote. I have also designated Tracey White, head of legislation and parliamentary operations, as a substitute should Irene become unavailable.
When there are two candidates, members should vote for either candidate or abstain. When there is a single candidate, members should vote “yes” or “no” or abstain. Polling stations are open from 2.30 pm until 7 pm this evening.
The count will take place tomorrow at 9.30 am in committee room 5. Candidates and their scrutineers may monitor the count if they wish. I will announce the results at the start of business tomorrow.
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. I just wonder what the process is. Can you explain what happens once a vote has been cast when there is only one candidate, so that we know what we are voting against?
If a candidate receives the majority of votes, that candidate will become the committee convener. If the majority is against it, that candidate will not be the committee convener.
What happens then?
The process is opened again for further nominations. However, to be clear, any other member who is nominated will have to come from the party from which the original member was selected.
On a point of order, Presiding Officer. For guidance, would it be possible for the same person to be nominated again in those circumstances?
Yes.
Thank you.
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