The general purpose of the WEST alabama regional commission is to plan for the unified and far-reaching development of the WEST alabama region, eliminate duplication of services by member governments, and promote economy and efficiency through coordination between member governments. The WEST alabama regional commission: 1) organizes cooperative projects between local governments to save TAX dollars; 2) provides technical assistance to member local governments in economic development, grant applications, planning, management, and other areas; 3) administers federal and state programs that benefit from regional cooperation; 4) coordinates federal, state, and local projects or issues that cross the boundaries of member governments; 5) plans for the orderly development of the region and for effective delivery of public services; and, 6) reviews and coordinates federal, state, and local programs of regional significance; 7) provides revolving loan funds to promote small business developmen