Regional Planning Committee's Roles & Responsibilities

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Regional Planning Committee Responsibilities 
The Regional Planning Committee was formerly known as the Local Planning Committee until September 
2020, when the name was changed.  The Regional Planning Committee is responsible for local planning 
services, development management and community planning, as well as public awareness.  
The Regional Planning Committee provides advice to the Islands Trust Council and management by: 
1. Identifying and reporting to Council on emerging issues related to the Committee's areas of 
responsibility for Trust Council direction. 
2. Maintaining a committee work program to manage committee initiatives and Council referrals 
for quarterly review by Trust Council. 
3. Developing guidelines, policies and models for use by staff and local trust committees and/or 
Trust Council as requested by Trust Council. 
4. Providing recommendations for legislation reform initiatives and feedback on proposed 
legislative amendments and legislation. 
5. Maintaining a liaison with the Islands Trust Conservancy board. 
Development Management 
Processing of land use bylaws, permits etc. in an efficient and effective manner. 
Community Planning 
Promoting meaningful public processes to establish long term community planning perspectives. 
Local Trust Committee Functions 
Responding to local trust committee planning needs applicable throughout the Trust Area. 
Local Planning Services 
Advising on the provision and allocation of resources to deliver local planning services to island 
communities.

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