Mera.ie

Function of Mera

The principal functions include:

• Promotion of co-ordination in the provision of public services in the region.
  
  
• Promotion of co-operation, joint act etc. between local authorities, public authorities and/or others.
  
  
• Reviewing the overall development needs of the region and the making of statements on them as appropriate, and keeping under review the provision of public services in the region.
  
  
• Reviewing the Development Plans of local authorities in the region and in adjoining regions.
  
  
• Review of the 1999 "Strategic Planning Guidelines for the Greater Dublin Area".
  
  
• Preparation of New Regional Planning Guidelines for the Grea ter Dublin Area, acting jointly with the Dublin Regional Authority, under the Planning Development Act 2000.
  
  
• Making statements on matters that may be requested by the Minister the Environment, Heritage & Local Government or a constituent local authority Preparation of Regional Economic and Social Strategies covering development, needs, review of local authority development plans and the provision of public services in the region.
  
  
• Nomination of person for appointment to the EU Committee of the Regions if requested by the Minister for the Environment Heritage & Local government.
  
  
• Provision of proposals, advice, recommendations or information to Government in relation to applications for EU assistance.
  
  
• Reviewing and monitoring the implementation of measures for which EU assistance is made available.
  
  
• Preparation each year of an Estimate of Expenditure & Receipts, a Programme of Work, a Statement of Accounts and an Annual Report.