400RPrincipal functions of joint organisations

#### 400R Principal functions of joint organisations 400R Principal functions of joint organisations > > (1) A joint organisation has the following principal functions— > > > > > (a) to establish strategic regional priorities for the joint organisation area and to establish strategies and plans for delivering those strategic regional priorities, > > > > > (b) to provide regional leadership for the joint organisation area and to be an advocate for strategic regional priorities, > > > > > (c) to identify and take up opportunities for inter-governmental co-operation on matters relating to the joint organisation area. > > > (2) In establishing strategic regional priorities for the joint organisation area, a joint organisation is to consider any relevant strategic priorities or plans of member councils and the State government. > > > (3) A strategic regional priority, or a plan or strategy for delivering a strategic regional priority, established by a joint organisation does not limit the operation of or otherwise affect any regional plan or strategy given effect to under the [Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979](/view/html/inforce/current/act-1979-203) (including any regional plan made under Part 3B of that Act). > > **s 400R:** Ins 2017 No 65, Sch 1 \[10\].