-4. Seek an improved framework for regional planning and decision-making. 1983 Cost: $30,000; 1984 Estimate: $30,000 The Municipal Amendment Act (1983) creates a legislative vacuum for Lower Mainland cooperation on regional development services. The objective of this program is to develop an appropriate basis for regional development services in the metropolitan area. and Lower Mainland-wide. cooperation. 4. Management and Support Services 4.1. Program administration. 1983 Cost: $145,000; 1984 Estimate: $120,000 This program provides for the administration and management of the department including program development, presentations. to municipal councils and the Regional Board, as well as reception, general ‘secretarial duties, responding -to general enquiries, and budget control. Office Expenses, Rent, Computer Services and a Share of GYRD Central Administrative Services. ue 1983 Cost: $237,400; . 1984 Estimate: $222,756 This budget covers the above items. REGULATORY SERVICES {to be funded by the Regional District) Comment on Agricultural Land Reserve Appeals. 1983 Cost: $9,000; 1984 Estimate: $10 ,000 This program provides for. preparation of GYRD Board comments on ALR appeals as required by the regulations of the Agricultural Land Commission Act. ' B156.1/0106 eet tate itn iat geal SC SA