About The Committee
The Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee is responsible for matters relating to the Standing Orders of the Scottish Parliament (which set out the rules governing the management of parliamentary proceedings) and the Code of Conduct for MSPs (which sets out the standards of conduct for Members in undertaking their parliamentary duties). The Committee is also responsible for considering reports from the Public Standards Commissioner for Scotland in relation to compliance with the Code of Conduct for MSPs and the Interests of Members of the Scottish Parliament Act 2006.
The Committee publishes reports detailing any changes it is recommending to either the Standing Orders or Code of Conduct. These reports are debated in the Chamber and any proposed changes must be agreed to by the Parliament before they can come into effect.
The Committee also considers reports and consultations in relation to ministerial appointments to public bodies in Scotland from the Public Appointments Commissioner for Scotland.
The Committee normally meets on a Thursday morning. Seats in the public gallery can be booked in advance by contacting Visitor Services.
Previous meeting papers can be found on the meetings page section of the website.
Current Business
The Committee issued a consultation on the potential Committee Bill. The closing date for responses is 22 July 2013.
The Committee has issued a call for evidence. The call for evidence will close on 24 May 2013.
The call for evidence closed on 25 January 2013.
Committee Meetings
8th Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee Meeting
Date: 8th Meeting, Thursday 23 May 2013
Location: Committee Room 6.
Decision on taking business in private
Subordinate legislation
Inquiry into post-legislative scrutiny
Cross-Party Groups
Committee Reports
Read the latest report from the Standards, Procedures and Public Appointments Committee
2nd Report, 2013 (Session 4): Implementing Scottish Law Commission reports