§8-26-2. "Region" defined. The term "region," as used in this
article, shall mean a specific metropolitan interstate area
designated by the proper federal agency pursuant to the
"Demonstration Cities and Metropolitan Development Act of 1966"
and any amendments thereto, as well as all other interstate
areas which would benefit from cooperative planning. Before any
area in this state is included within an interstate region for
interstate planning, it shall be approved by the governor:
Provided, That no territory within any municipality or county
not having a planning commission shall be included in an
interstate area.