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Elizabeth Watson LL.B, NP - Head of Committee Office of the Scottish Parliament

Head of Committee Office of the Scottish Parliament. A graduate of Edinburgh University in law; previously a solicitor in private practice specialising in civil court business. In 1982 joined the staff of the Law Society of Scotland as a Deputy Secretary and in 1988 moved to the Scottish Legal Aid Board initially as Secretary to the Board and latterly as Director of Legal Services and Policy. In February 1999 took up post as Head of Committee Office in the Scottish Parliament and was part of a small team which set up the administrative arrangements for the Parliament in preparation for the first elections in May 1999, including drafting the Standing Orders. Currently heads an office of 50 staff providing support and advice to the conveners and members of 11 of the Parliament's 14 committees. Also, personally acts as Clerk to the Conveners Group, a body comprising all committee conveners (chairs) and chaired by a Deputy Presiding Officer.
 
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Understanding Public Sector Finance  28 February 2012

  • Understanding the operation of public sector finance is imperative for finance managers and policy experts at all levels within the public sector. Whether in the public, private or third sector, all finance managers and policy experts require a holistic understanding of how money is spent. Read More

Innovative Public Services 28 February 2012

  • This one-day course lays out all the options for service delivery available for your organisation, from the conservative to the controversial. Learn the risks, rewards, and paces of change in this highly interactive, example-based course. Read More

Understanding Bills and Legislation 01 March 2012

  • This course follows the lifecycle of a bill through parliament and will permit a thorough understanding of the legislative process. Delegates have the opportunity to hear from key figures directly involved in the different stages of the legislative process and will have the chance to address specific questions to them. Read More

Countering Internal and Procurement Fraud 15 March 2012

  • Lead by Local Authority Investigation Officers Group executive member, Chris Freeman, this one-day course will aim to give delegates the most up-to-date information on how to combat fraud in the public sector. Read More

A Guide to Becoming a Mutual  29 March 2012

  • Throughout the day, delegates will develop the idea of a mutual as an alternative to ‘business as usual’ and will leave with a complete overview of the mutual model, how to implement it and how to support it in the future.. Read More