Probably, the most effective role for the land-use planning unit is as a direct
support to the executive. At the highest level, land-use planning might be
dealt with by a small committee of permanent members drawn from
appropriate departments or agencies with a technical (rather than
administrative) secretary. The land-use planning committee should make
recommendations on priorities, the allocation of resources and the
establishment, approval and coordination of land development programmes.
Above all, the chain of responsibility must be clear