What is regional government?
■ A formal government structure with regional governance as well as regional-level service delivery functions.
■ Regional governments offer platforms for communities to work together on areas of shared interests for the benefit of an entire region, rather than to the benefit of one community.
■ Often governed by a board comprised of elected regional representatives and/or appointed representatives from communities within the regional boundaries.
■ Often provides governance to unincorporated areas.
■ Typically provides a vehicle for delivery of regional services such as economic development, water supply, sewage, waste management and recreation.
■ Due to the pooling of resources, regional governments can have capacity beyond that of many small individual municipalities.
■ Can offer a way to reduce duplication of services.