Greater Sydney Commission district commissioner appointments
Planning Minister Rob Stokes has announced four district commissioners who will represent local communities on the Greater Sydney Commission (GSC):
- Dr Deborah Dearing has been appointed North District Commissioner
- Ms Maria Atkinson has been appointed Central District Commissioner
- Mr Sean O’Toole has been appointed West District Commissioner
- Professor Edward Blakely has been appointed West Central District Commissioner
The representatives will bring a wealth of experience and expertise to their new roles. South and South West districts are yet to finalise their appointments.
The GSC will be charged with developing and implementing district plans, reviewing council Local Environment Plans, determining regionally significant development applications and will act as the decision maker on rezoning proposals currently undertaken by the Minister. The Property Council has long advocated for its formation.
Also sitting on the GSC are Chief Commissioner Lucy Turnbull, Chief Executive Sarah Hill, Economic Commissioner Geoff Roberts, Social Commissioner Heather Nesbitt and Environment Commissioner Rod Simpson.
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