Hawkesbury Mayor Barry Calvert has been elected president of the Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (WSROC).
Cr Calvert was unanimously elected to the position at WSROC’s annual general meeting on Thursday, October 25, replacing former president and Blacktown Mayor Stephen Bali.
Cr Calvert said he was “very honoured” to have been elected president.
“WSROC is in a strong position with many ongoing projects that will enhance the lives of the western Sydney community, as well as producing savings and reduced costs for member councils,” he said in a statement.
“We have recently welcomed Lithgow Council into WSROC and are working closely with several other greater western Sydney councils who see real benefits of working collectively for the betterment of our region.
“Our current projects include addressing the daunting waste challenges in our area, finding solutions to urban heat and reducing electricity costs and improving energy efficiency in western Sydney.
“I look forward to working with the directors, member councillors and the extremely professional and capable WSROC staff to bring these projects to fruition.”
Joining Cr Calvert on WSROC’s executive committee are Cumberland councillor George Campbell as senior vice president, Don McGregor from Blue Mountains as junior vice president, and Liverpool’s Karress Rhodes as treasurer.
