Ex-Citizens Advice CEO to chair Scottish Police Authority

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Ex-Citizen's Advice CEO to chair Scottish Police Authority

The former head of Citizens Advice Scotland is the new Chair of Police Scotland's scrutiny board.

New post: Martyn Evans, new Chair of the Scottish Police Authority

Date - 19th January 2021
By - Chris Smith

The Scottish Police Authority will be chaired by a former chief executive of Citizens Advice Scotland who has also held a string of senior posts. Current SPA board member Martyn Evans is stepping up to replace David Crichton, who has been an...

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