1. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private.

2. Decision on taking business in private

The Committee will decide whether its consideration of its work programme should be taken in private at agenda item 5 and at future meetings.

3. Local Government, Housing and Planning

The Committee will take evidence from—

• Kate Forbes
  Cabinet Secretary for Finance and the Economy
  Scottish Government
• Andy Kinnaird
  Strategic Engagement and Planning Reform Coordinator, Planning and Architecture Division
  Scottish Government
• Bill Stitt
  Team Leader, Revenue and Capital, Local Government Finance
  Scottish Government

and then from:

• Elma Murray
  Interim chair Accounts Commission
  Accounts Commission
• Anthony Clark
  Interim Controller of Audit
  Accounts Commission
• Brian Howarth
  Audit Director
  Accounts Commission
• Carol Calder
  Interim Audit Director
  Accounts Commission
• Blyth Deans
  Audit Manager
  Accounts Commission

4. Local Government, Housing and Planning

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

5. Work programme

The Committee will consider its work programme.