(1) a statement of the objectives, standards, and principles sought to be expressed in the plan;

(2) recommendations for the general circulation pattern for the region including land, water, and air transportation and communication facilities used for movement within the region or to and from adjoining areas;

(3) recommendations on the need for and proposed general location of public and private works and facilities that because of their function, size, extent, or for any other reason are of a regional rather than a purely local concern;

(4) recommendations for the long-range programming and financing of capital projects and facilities;

(5) recommendations for meeting housing needs of existing and prospective immigrant population of the region;

(6) recommendations for the development of programs and improvements in the region for health services, manpower planning, employment opportunity, education, elimination of poverty, and law enforcement;

(7) the identification of issues that need to be resolved between local governments and make appropriate recommendations concerning these issues;

(8) the promotion of regional concerns; and

(9) any other appropriate recommendations on current and impending problems that may affect the region.