Convention of the Highlands and Islands
The Convention of the Highlands and Islands meets between 9 am - 5 pm on Monday 14 March at the Hilton Hotel, Coylumbridge, Aviemore. Here is the agenda -
0830 Registration and Refreshments
0900 Convention Opens with Opening Remarks and Apologies
0905 Keynote Address
David Green. Convener of Cairngorm National Park Authority
Councillor Michael Foxley, Leader of The Highland Council’s Administration
0915 Minutes and Outcomes from Orkney
0925 The Cairngorms National Park and its Contribution to Scottish Tourism
Introduction
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
Paper by Cairngorms National Park Authority
Presented by David Green, Convener of the Cairngorms National Park Authority
0935 Plenary
1015 Response Speech and Agreed Outcomes
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
1030 Refreshments
1045 The Christie Commission and The Future of Public Service Delivery
Introduction
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
Paper by The Christie Commission
Presented by Dr Campbell Christie
1055 Breakout Groups
1135 Plenary
1215 Response Speech and Agreed Outcomes
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
1230 Lunch
1335 Economic Recovery
Introduction
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
Paper by Highlands and Islands Enterprise
Presented by Willy Roe, Chair of Highlands and Islands Enterprise
1345 Q&A Session on Economic Recovery
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth, Minister for Enterprise, Energy and Tourism and Willy Roe
1415 Response Speech and Agreed Outcomes
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
1430 Gaelic
Introduction
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
Paper by Bòrd na Gàidhlig
Presented by Arthur Cormack, Chair of Bòrd na Gàidhlig
1440 Plenary
1520 Response Speech and Agreed Outcomes
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
1535 Refreshments
1550 Shared Services
Introduction
Paper by Argyll & Bute Council
Presented by Sally Loudon, Chief Executive of Argyll & Bute Council
1600 Plenary
1640 Response Speech and Agreed Outcomes
Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Sustainable Growth
1655 University of the Highlands and Islands
James Fraser, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the UHI
1700 Any other business
1705 Convention Closes