Finance and Public Administration Committee

1. Declaration of interests: Michael Marra will be invited to declare any relevant interests. 2. Choice of Deputy Convener: The Committee will choose a Deputy Convener. 3. Public administration - effective Scottish Government decision-making: The Committee will take evidence from— Dr Judith Turbyne, Chief Executive, Children In Scotland; Lucy Hughes, Policy and Parliamentary Manager, Engender; Craig McLaren, Director of Scotland, Ireland and English Regions, Royal Town Planning Institute Scotland; Rachel Le Noan, Policy and Public Affairs Officer, Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations. 4. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.