1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Local Government in Scotland: Challenges and Performance 2019: The Committee will take evidence from- Graham Sharp, Chair, and Fraser McKinlay, Controller of Audit, Accounts Commission; Claire Sweeney, Audit Director, and Ashleigh Madjitey, Senior Auditor, Audit Scotland. 3. Local Government in Scotland: Challenges and Performance 2019: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.