Amalgamation Tensions - Hornsby May Opt Out Of NSROC

The Telegraph on line has a report that Hornsby Council is seeking to opt out of NSROC,  Northern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils, which is currently comprised Hunters Hill, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby and Hornsby Council.

http://m.dailytelegraph.com.au/newslocal/the-hills/hornsby-council-examines-opting-out-of-northern-sydney-councils-group/story-fngr8i1f-1226702982954

"If we can get a better outcome for Hornsby (by opting out), I think we need to look at that," Hornsby Mayor Steve Russell said.

Hornsby's views on amalgamation are largely at odds with the other NSROC councils and Cr Russell said the issue was a significant contributor to the council's decision to a review of the merits of ongoing membership.

"Why would we want to be part of an organisation that doesn't fairly represent our views?" Cr Russell said.

He said speakers at a recent NSROC conference "insulted my intelligence."

Mosman Council along with other north side councils are looking at the option of combining NSROC and SHOROC.  The SHOROC councils are also divided on the issue of amalgamation with the largest member Warringah being in favour and the other smaller councils opposed.