Councillor Role

In 2008 Fiona ran for re-election on her own ticket- Team H. She was successful in being re-elected and only 100 votes short of her second candidate Gerald Power being elected also. If she had of been successful with the second candidate Orange Council would have had its first Aboriginal Councillor.

Items of particular interest to Fiona at this time would be the water issue in Orange. She has been active in working towards a way for future water sustainability. Evidence of the work done to date can be viewed on the Council web site- Water Project

Fiona also enjoys the role she plays in the numerous areas relating to the major portfolio in which she holds- Community Services. Given her background as a Registered Nurse, previous Councillor, Justice of the Peace, involvement in local community projects and various fundraising activities Fiona believes she is well suited to this role. In particular she is approachable, empathic, professional, understanding and seeks out the various needs of her community. Projects Fiona has been involved in through Council are:

* Water strategy for the future 2050
* Storm Water Harvesting scheme
* Planning and development of the New PCYC centre in Orange
* Spring Street Bridge
* Children's Memorial Garden
* Expansion of the Skate park
* Advocate for Icely and Ophir road users linking to Northern Distributor
* Youth Conference Orange
* Australian Rural Leadership Course- Vision Task needs assessment for families.
* Crime Prevention CCTV cameras
* Christmas Festival
* Chamber of Commerce representative for Council
* Disability services
* Mount Canobolas as a Tourist area
* Dragon Boats Orange

In 2004 Fiona was first elected as a Councillor with Orange City Council. After a busy time with election and campaigning against 77 other possible candidates. Fiona became the third female Councillor at Orange. Fiona is an extremely active Council member and some of the projects that she has driven or been involved in are:

  • Designing and building two BMX Tracks in Orange after establishing a partnership with organisations to provide funding in support (competitive and recreational)
  • Lobbying and building a recreational play area for children at Glenroi
  • Working with the community and other Councillors to have an Aboriginal Flag flown at the Council Chambers
  • Working with a committee and Youth to establish "Not just another CafĂ©" (NJAC)
  • Set up a Pilot Project with Police, Public School and Council to provide bikes and helmets so that bike riding could become part of the sport curriculum at no cost to students.
  • Lobbied for changes in phone directory, reduced speed on distributor road, better meeting times, shared space, and much more.
  • Been an active member in the Community Plan 2020 for Orange
  • Amongst many other things... Visit this site monthly to stay updated on what Fiona has been involved in with Council.

Fiona's objectives on council

Council Objectives (PDF File)

Orange Councillor and Candidate 2008 Election
Please find in this document the completed profile with full policy information and many other extras added in.

You Tube- Orange Electorate Fiona Rossiter Team H

Visit this new website Australian Family Matters


Friday, July 20, 2007

Annual Local Government, Planning and Environmental Law Conference

Know your stuff! that is what people in the public say to me especially in my role as a Councillor. Well on Friday with the company of a Council staff member I had the opportunity to increase my knowledge on recent developments and cases of interest in planning, Local Government and Environmental Law.
There was the chance to hear first hand from Council members and staff about issues they have had in particular items about the LEP template, the review of the Heritage act, concessional allotments, increased cost shifting to local governments, open spaces and sports facilities and of course amalgamations. This was an extremely informative day which also allowed the audience the opportunity to ask questions and seek out further information.
The afternoon consisted of topics such as Sustainable Environmental Planning with current issues and future directions. Work Choices entered into the discussion as did Growth Centre Commission and how it works, Pecuniary Interest and Conduct Issues are items I was particularly interested in hearing about. Then the MP Paul Lynch Minister for Local Government finished of the days discussion with a light presentation which mainly consisted of question time.
I find these type of information days a valuable resource in my role as a Councillor. The topics are pertinent and there are ample opportunities to tap into the skilled speakers that are on hand. Thanks Marsdens Law Group.

Posted by Fiona at 9:04 PM

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