The Regional Planning Committee was formerly known as the Local Planning Committee until September 2020, when the name was changed. The Regional Planning Committee’s roles and responsibilities are assigned through the Islands Trust Council policy.

The Regional Planning Committee provides advice to the Islands Trust Council and management by undertaking the following responsibilities:
1. Development Management – overseeing the procedures for processing of land use bylaws, permits etc., in an efficient and effective manner
2. Local Trust Committee Functions – responding to local trust committee planning needs applicable throughout the Trust Area
3. Local Planning Services – advising on the provision and allocation of resources to deliver local planning services to island communities
4. Public Awareness/Education – promoting opportunities for the enhanced public awareness of land use planning and the Islands Trust’s local planning services
5. Emerging Issues – Identifying and reporting to Council on emerging issues related to the committee’s areas of responsibility for Trust Council direction
6. Policy Guidance – Developing guidelines, policies and models for use by staff and local trust committees and/or Trust Council as requested by Trust Council
7. Liaison – Maintain liaison with Islands Trust Conservancy Board and Trust Programs Committee, as required.