In 1994, the Governor established the "Southwest Utah Planning Authorities Council," or "SUPAC". The Council's area of interest is all of Garfield , Beaver, Iron, Kane and Washington counties. The purpose of the Council is to:

1. Minimize duplication of efforts, expenditures and proceedings with respect to the planning processes of the Participants;
2. Facilitate the establishment of shared goals and strategies for resource management and development;
3. Promote awareness and understanding of the legal requirements and objectives which motivate the planning processes of the various Participants;
4. Enhance intergovernmental cooperation and public participation in addressing issues which relate to or affect the stewardships of more than one Participant;
5. Serve as a non-binding forum for the discussion and consensual resolution of issues, grievances, misunderstandings and disputes among the Participants; and
6. Serve as a clearinghouse for the exchange of information relevant to the planning processes of the Participants.

The SUPAC Memorandum of Cooperation can be found here.
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