Equalities, Human Rights and Civil Justice Committee

1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 4 in private. 2. Operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland: The Committee will take evidence from— Andrew Groundwater, Head of Human Resources and Organisational Development, Orkney Islands Council; Martin Ingram, Principal Solicitor, Aberdeenshire Council; Nareen Turnbull, Service Director, Human Resources, City of Edinburgh Council; Alyia Zaheed, Corporate Officer - Equality and Diversity, East Ayrshire Council; and then from— John Dawson, Head of Strategy and Transformation, Public Health Scotland; Jillian Matthew, Senior Manager, Audit Scotland; Nicky Page, Head of Human Resources, Police Scotland. 3. Operation of the Public Sector Equality Duty in Scotland (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard under agenda item 2. 4. Scottish Human Rights Commission: The Committee will consider the Commission's report on progress in moving people from institutions to independent living.