The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC) has elected its newest President at its Annual General Meeting at Blacktown Civic Plaza on 21 November.
Mayor of Blacktown City Council, Brad Bunting, has been elected to the role. As its president, Mayor Bunting chairs the WSROC Executive which sets region-wide project priorities and strategies for the WSROC Board and provides organisational direction to WSROC’s CEO and staff.
WSROC is the peak body representing councils in Greater Western Sydney, and advocates on key issues of value to Western Sydney communities.
The WSROC member councils are Blacktown City Council, Blue Mountains City Council, Cumberland City Council, Hawkesbury City Council, and Liverpool City Council.
WSROC also partners with other Western Sydney councils on a wide range of projects to secure equity in infrastructure and services, to promote liveability and quality of life for Western Sydney communities.
At the meeting, three new members of the WSROC Executive Committee were elected.
Joining Mayor Bunting on the Executive Committee are:
- Blacktown City Councillor Julie Griffiths as Senior Vice President
- Hawkesbury City Councillor Amanda Kotlash as Junior Vice President
- Hawkesbury City Councillor Mary Lyons-Buckett as Treasurer
Mayor Bunting said that he was delighted to have been given the opportunity to serve as WSROC President.
“Western Sydney is experiencing significant growth and cannot be ignored,” Mayor Bunting said.
“It is essential that we address the equity challenges that face our region, including the development of infrastructure for our communities, our environmental sustainability and community wellbeing.
“I am committed to fostering strong partnerships across all levels of government and with other stakeholders to ensure that Western Sydney thrives as a vibrant and inclusive community.”
Senior Vice President, Cr Griffiths, said that she is honoured to have been elected to the Senior Vice President position.
“I look forward to working closely with the president and our member councils to continue the good work of over 50 years by WSROC dealing with the issues facing our western Sydney communities,” Cr Griffiths said.
“Our working together will build and grow western Sydney, we can create plans that will build a stronger future for all in our region.”
Junior Vice President, Cr Kotlash, said, “The people of Western Sydney need our collective advocacy and efforts to make sure that they get their fair share of resources in this rapidly growing region.”
WSROC Treasurer, Cr Lyons-Buckett, said, “As both the local government sector and Western Sydney navigate complex and often unprecedented challenges, I am proud to contribute through WSROC in amplifying our collective voice, and taking proactive steps to enhance economic, cultural, and social opportunities for residents, businesses, and visitors.
“Through strong advocacy and a commitment to outcomes grounded in intergenerational equity, we can build a thriving and sustainable future for our communities.”
