1. Decision on taking business in private: The Committee will decide whether to take item 3 in private. 2. Staff absenteeism in local authorities: The Committee will take evidence, in a roundtable format, from— Nikki Bridle, Chief Executive, and Stuart Crickmar, Strategic Director, Partnership and Performance, Clackmannanshire Council; Paul McGowan, Head of Human Resources, East Ayrshire Council; Drew Duffy, Public Services Senior Organiser, GMB Scotland; Sharon McKenzie, President, Society of Personnel and Development Scotland; Johanna Baxter, Head of Local Government Bargaining, UNISON Scotland. 3. Staff absenteeism in local authorities: The Committee will consider the evidence heard earlier in the meeting.