Media Release: New Deputy Mayor Appointed
- Media Release
Councillor Megan Dukalskis has been elected as the District Council of Grant’s Deputy Mayor.
Councillor Dukalskis was appointed as Deputy Mayor collab at Ordinary Council Meeting held on Monday, 16 January 2023. The vote for the position was tied at Council’s Statutory Meeting held on Monday, 28 November 2022 and was adjourned until absent Councillors were in attendance.
Mayor Kylie Boston is pleased to have the role of Deputy Mayor now filled.
“It was terrific to see multiple Elected Members put their hands up for the Deputy Mayor role. I am delighted to work alongside Councillor Megan Dukalskis and congratulate her on the appointment.” Mayor Boston said.
The selection will see Councillor Dukalskis work more closley with Mayor Boston and temporarily act as Mayor in periods of absence or as required at civic/ceremonial events.
Councillor Dukalskis is excited to be fulfilling the role as District Council of Grant Deputy Mayor.
“I am very happy to be appointed as Deputy Mayor. I look forward to supporting Mayor Kylie Boston in her Mayoral role wherever the opportunity arises and work in collaboration with other Elected Members to support a progressive new look council serving our community.” Cr Dukalskis said.
Discussion arose at Monday night’s Council Meeting around the term of the role with there being a greater opportunity identified to share the position amongst the Elected Member group. Council will consider this idea further at an upcoming meeting.
Pictured: Councillor Megan Dukalskis who has been elected as District Council of Grant Deputy Mayor.