At the annual Federation of Canadian Municipalities conference, Centre Wellington Mayor Joanne Ross-Zuj was re-elected to the FCM board of directors for the 2012-13 term.
She is one of only 17 members representing the Ontario caucus and has been an FCM committee member since 2005 and on the board since 2010.
The FCM board is made up of elected municipal officials and affiliate members from all regions and communities across Canada. It meets quarterly to discuss municipal issues, set policy priorities, and serve as a support system for municipalities bringing messages to the federal government.
“I am honoured to be re-elected to the FCM National board of directors by my Ontario peers,” said Ross-Zuj. “I am very proud to advocate for Ontario and Wellington residents. I look forward to continuing our important work with the government of Canada. I’d also like to thank county council for its continued support.”
Warden Chris White said, “I’d like to congratulate Mayor Ross-Zuj on her re-election to the FCM board of directors. Joanne brings a lot of political experience to the table and I know she will continue to work hard on key issues facing Ontario’s municipalities.”
The FCM was established in 1901, and has more than 1,600 members including Canada’s largest cities, small rural and urban areas, and 18 provincial and territorial municipal associations.
