1. Declaration of interests:

Emma Harper MSP had no relevant interests to declare.

2. Decision on taking business in private:

The Committee agreed to take items 4 and 5 in private and any future consideration of the complaint report from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland in private.

3. Subordinate legislation:

The Committee considered the following negative instrument—

Scottish Local Government Elections Amendment Regulations 2023 (SSI 2023/81)

The Committee agreed to make no recommendations in relation to the instrument.

4. Standing Order Rule Changes

The Committee considered a draft report and agreed to publish the report.

5. Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland: Complaint

The Committee considered a report from the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland.