The main purposes of a steering committee are, for all phases in the implementation and operation of a strategic integrated project—
| (a) | to develop mechanisms to identify and determine the different projects which constitute a strategic integrated project, and submit them for approval by the Secretariat; |
| (b) | to identify ways and means of giving effect, in the most effective, efficient and expeditious manner, to the Commission’s decision to implement a strategic integrated project and in so doing, to ensure the prompt compliance with all applicable laws; |
| (c) | within a period specified by the Minister, to develop and adopt a project plan for approval by the Secretariat for the implementation of the strategic integrated project in the most effective and expeditious manner; |
| (d) | to facilitate and monitor the implementation of the strategic integrated project; |
| (e) | to coordinate the work of all members of the steering committee; |
| (g) | to serve as a one-stop-shop where any matter relating to the implementation of a strategic integrated project can be resolved. |
