Section 9: Functions of the Board

The Board shall perform the following functions-(a) the formulation of State policies for urban and regional planning;
(b) the initiation and preparation of regional, sub-regional and urban/master plans;
(c) the development control on State lands;
(d) the conduct of research in urban and regional planning;
(e) the provisions of technical assistance to local governments;
(f) the consultation and co-ordination with the Federal Government and local governments in the preparation of physical plans;
(g) the preparation and submission of annual progress report on the operation of the National Physical Plan as it affects the State; and
(h) the review of the annual report submitted to it by the Authority.