The Regional Council is a local institution that represents the population of a given region. It is responsible for the management and development of regional affairs, contributing to the implementation of public policies at this level. The Regional Council of Grands Ponts, like all regional councils in Côte d'Ivoire, has the mission of promoting the economic, social and cultural development of the region.
The President of the Council is the first magistrate and the executive body of the region. As such, he is responsible for:
• Preparing and executing the deliberations of the region;
• Ordering revenue and expenditure without prejudice to the specific provisions of the tax laws of local authorities;
• Managing the services of the region.

The Regional Council has several roles:
• Develop and implement economic, social and cultural development policies.
• Manage the region's resources, including finances and public property.
• Ensure the coordination of actions between the different regional development stakeholders.
• Represent the region with other institutions and during consultations with the central government.

The Regional Council is composed of Councillors elected by the population of the region. The number of Councillors varies according to the population of the region. The Council Bureau, which includes a President and several Vice-Presidents, is also elected from within the Council.

The Regional Council's responsibilities include:
• Planning and economic development of the region.
• Management of public establishments and services of a social, industrial or commercial nature.
• Regional planning, including transport and equipment infrastructure.
• Education, health, and social affairs.
• Environmental protection and sustainable development.

The Regional Council is financed by various means:
• State grants, which are funds allocated to support regional development.
• Taxes and duties collected at the regional level.
• Partnerships and contributions from donors.

Relations between the Regional Council and the State are governed by the principle of supervision. The State exercises control over the actions of the Regional Council to ensure that they comply with the laws and regulations in force. However, the Regional Council has a certain autonomy in the management of regional affairs and may initiate actions complementary to those of the State.

The Regional Council makes its decisions at plenary meetings, where the Councillors discuss and vote on the various proposals. Standing committees are also created to study specific issues before they are presented to the Council for deliberation. Decisions are made by majority vote.

The Regional Council impacts the daily lives of citizens through:
• The development of infrastructure (roads, schools, health centers).
• The implementation of social and economic programs that improve living conditions.
• The promotion of cultural and sports initiatives.
• The management of natural resources and the protection of the environment, thus influencing the quality of life.

Citizens can influence the actions of the Regional Council by:
• Their vote in the elections of Regional Councillors, allowing them to elect representatives who share their concerns.
• Participation in public consultations or forums organised by the Council.
• Submission of memoranda or petitions to the supervisory authority on matters of regional interest.

The challenges of the Regional Council include:
• Limited financial resources to carry out its projects.
• The need to coordinate actions with the State and other local authorities.
• Governance issues.
• Adapting to the growing needs of the population in the face of economic and environmental challenges.
• Strengthening citizen participation in decision-making processes.