AU may, in accordance with the Regional Council's instructions, act on behalf of the Regional Council in urgent matters. This in that case with the leader as responsible to the regional council. The municipalities' views on the matter are obtained before a decision is made, as far as possible.
AU can process applications in accordance with the regional council's, current management document. This with the leader as responsible before the regional council. AU may choose to reject applications that do not comply with the regional council's current governing document.
AU is given a mandate to allocate up to NOK 50.000 for projects that are in accordance with the regional council's current management document. Matters dealt with by AU shall be referred to the regional council.