Regional Act No. 23 on territorial protection, management and use
It is hereby laid down the regional legislative framework in matter of territorial use, management and planning. The overall objective pursued is sustainable development in the management of the regional territory. The Act applies both to the Natural and Environmental System (SNA) of the Region and to urban settlements. The objectives of the regional territorial policy shall be defined in the Regional Structural Framework (QSR) as per article 12. Further programmes shall be adopted by the Provinces and the Communes as regards local level.