National Executive Committee of the Scottish National Party
The National Executive Committee of the Scottish National Party is the governing body of the Scottish National Party. It meets monthly and is charged with devising the SNP's national political strategy to help to deliver the party's aims. It oversees the organisation and administration of the party. NEC members report to National Conference and members other than Ordinary and Regional Members are open to question by delegates.
History
Ian Hudghton succeeded Winnie Ewing as party president in 2005. In 2020, Michael Russell was elected president by the NEC over other candidates Craig Murray and Corri Wilson. The internal election was impacted by the Common Weal Group which advocated more transparency and a greater role for members. In 2021, the NEC approved of the Bute House Agreement between the SNP and the Greens.Membership
Membership consists of:- the National Office Bearers
- two ordinary members who are parliamentarians
- sixteen regional members who are not parliamentarians
- a member representing each of the Party's parliamentary groups
- a member representing the Association of Nationalist Councillors
- a member representing each Affiliated Organisation
Representatives from the Parliamentary Groups, the Association of SNP Councillors and Affiliated Organisations also sit on the National Executive Committee.
Historic membership
2020
In 2020, the NEC was elected. The candidates are listed below:| National Treasurer | Organisation Convener | BAME Convener | Disabled Members' Convener | Policy Development Convener | Elected NEC Member |
| National Secretary | Local Government Convener | Women's Convener | Equalities Convener | Members Support Convener | Elected NEC Member |