Section 24-65.1-301 - Functions of local government(1) Pursuant to this article, it is the function of local government to: (a) Designate matters of state interest after public hearing, taking into consideration:(I) The intensity of current and foreseeable development pressures; and(II) Applicable guidelines for designation issued by the applicable state agencies;(b) Hold hearings on applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;(c) Grant or deny applications for permits for development in areas of state interest and for activities of state interest;(d) Receive recommendations from state agencies and other local governments relating to matters of state interest;(e) Send recommendations to other local governments relating to matters of state interest.(f) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2005, p. 667, § 2, effective June 1, 2005.)L. 74: Entire article added, p. 346, § 1, effective May 17. L. 2005: (1)(e) and (1)(f) amended, p. 667, § 2, effective June 1.