Local Government and Communities Committee

1. Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland Annual Report and Accounts 2015-16: The Committee will take evidence from— Bill Thomson, Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland; Ruth Hogg, Investigations Manager, Office of the Commissioner for Ethical Standards in Public Life in Scotland. 2. Scottish local government elections and voting: The Committee will take evidence, in a roundtable format, from— Dr Lynn Bennie, Reader in Politics, School of Social Science, University of Aberdeen; Willie Sullivan, Director, Electoral Reform Society Scotland; Sarah Paterson, Public Affairs, Media and Communications, YouthLink Scotland; Victoria Hannigan, Modern Studies Association; Dave Watson, Head of Policy and Public Affairs, UNISON Scotland; Debbie King, Campaigns and Public Affairs Manager, Shelter Scotland; Kayleigh Thorpe, Campaigns and Policy Manager, ENABLE Scotland. 3. Consideration of evidence (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence heard at agenda item 2.