Welcome from the Chair
Decision:
to note the Chair’s remarks.
Minutes:
The Chair extended a warm welcome to everyone and stated that there were a number of greetings and farewells as he welcomed the three new Integration Joint Board Service User representatives and Kenny Low who had been appointed as the new Chief Finance Officer with effect from 1 July 2024.
The Chair paid tribute to Paul Mitchell - Chief Finance Officer, who retired on 12 July 2024. The Chair thanked Paul for all his hard work and dedication and wished him a long, healthy and happy retirement. The Chair also thanked Professor Bhatty who was standing down as an IJB Member due to a change in role, and wished him well in his new post as Vice Principal for Global Engagement at the University of Aberdeen commencing on 18 July 2024.
Finally, the Chair congratulated the ACHSCP staff who attended and led presentations at the NHS Scotland Event 2024 – Planning for the Future: Delivering Health & Care Services through Innovation & Collaboration in Glasgow on 10 June 2024, where they shared some of the innovative work being undertaken in ACHSCP.
The Board resolved:-
to note the Chair’s remarks.