Part 1Regional functions
Planning bodies
3RPB: general functions
(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.