A regional service commission is an organization formed by multiple municipalities to jointly deliver services that benefit from regional coordination. These commissions allow smaller municipalities to access services they couldn't afford individually, achieve economies of scale, and coordinate across boundaries. Regional service commissions might handle solid waste management, planning, economic development, emergency services, or recreation. They're governed by boards with representation from member municipalities and funded through municipal contributions. New Brunswick makes extensive use of regional service commissions for planning and emergency services. The structure allows cooperation while each municipality retains independence on purely local matters.