McKENNA, Rosemary CBE

Member for Cumbernauld, Kilsyth and Kirkintilloch East (Cumbernauld and Kilsyth since 1997). Committees: Chairman, Selection Committee since 2005; Member, Procedures Select Committee since 2005; Member, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee. Political career: Councillor, North Lanarkshire Council 1995-97; Member, Cumbernauld and Kilsyth District Council 1984-96: Leader and Convenor of Policy and Resources 1992-94, Provost 1988-92, Leader and Convenor of Housing 1984-88; Convention of Scottish Local Authorities: President 1994-96, Vice-President 1992-94, Chair, Arts and Recreation Committee 1992-94, Chair, Equal Opportunities Committee 1988-92; Chair, UK and European Standing Committees of Women Elected Members of the Council of European Municipalities and Regions. Special political interests: Constitutional reform, inclusive politics and democratic renewal, Europe, local government. Title/Honours/Decorations: CBE. Education: Notre Dame College of Education, Glasgow, Diploma in Primary Education 1974. Affiliations: Amicus. Hobbies: Reading, gardening, travelling, family gatherings. b. 8 May 1941, Renfrewshire. Married with four children.