Powers, Functions and Duties
Regional Authorities have been given a general competence to do all things necessary and expedient for the effective performance of their functions, including wide consultation with local, regional and other public authorities, engagement of consultants and advisers, participating in or promoting research, borrowing, purchase and leasing of land and property, requesting information and attendance at a meeting of representatives from any local or public authority.
The principle functions include:
- Promotion of co-ordination in the provision of public services in the region
- Promotion of co-operation, joint action etc. between local authorities, public authorities and/or others
- Reviewing the overall development needs of the region and the making of statements on them as appropriate, and keeping under review the provision of public services in the region
- Reviewing the Development Plans of local authorities in the region and in adjoining regions
- Preparation of a Regional Report (Plan) covering development needs, review of local authority development plans and the provision of public services in the region
- Provision of proposals, advice, recommendations or information to Government in relation to applications for EU assistance
- Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of measures for which EU assistance is made available
- Preparation of Programme of Work, estimate of Expenditure and Receipts, Statement of Accounts and Annual Report
- Preparation of Regional Planning Guidelines (Planning and Development Act 2000)
- Provide, at the request of the Minister of Finance information, recommendations and/or advice in connection with the preparation of any plan, programme or other measure for the purpose of making or supporting an application to the EU for financial assistance.
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