SECTION 277

(1) The Regional Council shall settle regional matters by deliberation. (2) It shall express an opinion whenever it is required by the laws and regulations or at the request of the representative of the State. (3) It may express wishes through deliberations on all matters of regional interest. (4) It shall be informed of the progress of works and activities financed by the region. (5) It shall mandatorily be consulted for the implementation, in the territory of the region, of any development or equipment project by the State, councils or any public, semi-public or private body. (6) It shall lay down its standing orders.