Officials of the largest cities (Astana, Almaty, Shymkent and Turkestan) and private actors may be invited to some meetings when important urban/infrastructure projects are discussed, for example Almaty's new tram line, or the preparations for the Astana World Expo 2017. It could meet twice a year, with the MNE as Chair. The findings and recommendations that the Council provides could be used to revise the Regional Development Programme and other related programmes.