31 Malaysia Smart City Framework Terms of Reference for Proposed Institutional Framework While the proposed institutional framework in the preceding pages has identified details such as Smart City Council membership and government ministry where the Smart City Coordination Body could be put under, the following terms of reference should guide further deliberation and decisionmaking on the final institutional framework. Organisation Smart City Council Smart City Coordination Body Objective To provide leadership and strategic direction in the development of smart cities in Malaysia To coordinate, facilitate and promote implementation of smart city initiatives among relevant stakeholders Roles and responsibilities 1. 2. Deliberate and make decisions on policies and strategic direction related to smart city development Generate ideas and solve issues on smart city implementation 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Establishment and tenure • • Cabinet approval and discretion Meetings to be hosted in secretariat • • Formulate policy and strategic direction recommendations on smart city development Secretariat to the Smart City Council Support the work and carry out instructions of the Council Liaise, coordinate and guide local authorities and state governments to implement smart city initiatives Assist local authorities and state governments with capacity building Review and monitor progress on smart city development Report to and advise the Council upon matters relating to smart city development Council approval and discretion Existing unit or section in ministries and / or agencies, or creation of a new entity