The East of England Regional Assembly (EERA) exists to promote the economic, social and environmental well-being of the region. EERA has 105 members, of which approximately 70 are nominated by local authorities or political groups. All 54 local authorities in the East of England have members on the Assembly. The remaining members are Community Stakeholders who represent business, higher and further education, environmental groups and the voluntary sector among others.
EERA has a budget of around £3.6 million, largely provided by the Government. The Assembly's main role is to scrutinise the East of England Development Agency (EEDA). The Assembly also acts as the Regional Planning Body (in succession to SERPLAN and SCEALA). The Assembly also supervises the East of England Brussel's Office, attempts to co-ordinate local government policy over asylum seekers and is the local government training agency.
The Assembly has a number of specialist panels including Employment and Skills, Environment and Resources, Europe and International Affairs, Housing and Sustainable Communities, Regional Planning and Social Inclusion.
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