COSLA, the Convention of Scottish Local Authorities, is the representative voice of Scottish local government, lobbying on behalf of our members - Scotland's 32 councils We also draw on the support and advice of professional associations and council officers to provide professional expertise throughout the policy development process As a membership organisation, one of our highest priorities is to maintain and enhance our relationship with member councils and the key principles which underpin our activities recognise that the way we work is as important as what we do Formed in 1975, we exist to promote and protect the interests of councils in Scotland and the people and communities they serve by representing their views to central government, other bodies and the public