Part 1

Regional functions

Planning bodies

RPB: general functions
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1
The RPB must keep under review the RSS.
2
The RPB must keep under review the matters which may be expected to affect—
a
development in its region or any part of the region;
b
the planning of that development.
3
The RPB must—
a
monitor the implementation of the RSS throughout the region;
b
consider whether the implementation is achieving the purposes of the RSS.
4
The RPB must for each year prepare a report on the implementation of the RSS in the region.
5
The report—
a
must be in respect of such period of 12 months as is prescribed;
b
must be in such form and contain such information as is prescribed;
c
must be submitted to the Secretary of State on such date as is prescribed.
6
The RPB must give advice to any other body or person if it thinks that to do so will help to achieve implementation of the RSS.