SECTION 99

(1) Two or more regions may, on the initiative of their respective presidents, reach an understanding between themselves on matters of common regional interest included in their missions. (2) The understanding shall be the subject of agreements authorized by the respective boards, signed by their presidents, and approved by order of the minister in charge of local authorities. (3) Matters of common interest shall be examined in meetings where each region is represented by a special committee set up for this purpose comprising three members elected by secret ballot. (4) The special committees shall constitute an administrative committee in charge of managing the understanding. (5) The representative of the State in each of the regions concerned may attend or be represented at the meetings referred to in sub-section (3) above. (6) The decisions adopted therein shall come into force only after adoption by all the regional councils concerned, in accordance with the provisions of this law.