Blacktown City Council Mayor, Brad Bunting, has been elected President of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC).
WSROC is the peak body representing councils in Greater Western Sydney, and advocates on key issues of value to Western Sydney communities.
As its President, Mayor Bunting (pictured, right) will chair the WSROC Executive which sets region-wide project priorities and strategies for the WSROC Board and provides organisational direction to WSROC’s Chief Executive Officer and staff.
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, and
- Hawkesbury City Councillor, Mary Lyons-Buckett, as Treasurer.
WSROC President Bunting said he was delighted to have been given the opportunity to serve as WSROC President, saying, “Western Sydney is experiencing significant growth, and cannot be ignored.
“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 well-being.
“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,” he said.
Senior Vice President Councillor Griffiths said she was honoured to have been elected to the role.
“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,” she 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 Councillor Kotlash said she was pleased to be continuing her role on the WSROC Executive.
“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,” she 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,” said WSROC Treasure, Councillor Lyons-Buckett.
“Through strong advocacy and a commitment to outcomes grounded in intergenerational equity, we can build a thriving and sustainable future for our communities.”
