it has developed an online tool that provides a mapping function of a variety of important indicators at the municipal and regional level and releases a report on the state of spatial development every three years it manages the integration of structural funds into broader spatial strategies and was directly responsible for the programming work related to of the thematic objectives of the programming period they were established mandated as part of the modernisation of territorial public action and affirmation of metropolises law and are intended to strengthen dialogue between local authorities and the region and to coordinate responsibilities the ctap in each region are chaired by the president of the regional council its membership includes representatives of departements and intercommunalities of different sizes