Article 4 Functions of a rural development joint council committee

appoint a local action group in its area to establish and implement a rural development strategy and make proposals in relation to financial assistance towards projects in accordance with Axes 3 and 4 of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013;

oversee, monitor and advise the local action group appointed in its area;

approve the local action group’s proposals in relation to financial assistance towards projects;

enter into an agreement with the local action group for the purpose of its functions under this Article; and

act in accordance with the Rural Development (Financial Assistance) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2008^f1.