Development Council is composed of 100 members representing four provinces of the Region in a balanced way. The objective of the Council is enhancing cooperation among public institutions, private sector and non-governmental organizations in the Region. The Council meets at least twice a year.  Duties and authorities of the Development Council are as follows:
• Discussing and evaluating annual activity and internal audit reports of the Agency and to make recommendations to Administrative Board,
• Making recommendations to Administrative Board regarding problems and solution proposals, promotion, potential and priorities of the region,
• Reporting the results of the meeting to the Undersecretariat of State Planning Organization and publishing conclusion notice of meeting.