Griffith City Council has elected Councillor Scott Groat as the new Deputy Mayor at the Ordinary Council Meeting held on Tuesday, 28 October 2025.
Cr Groat will hold the position for the next 12 months, supporting Mayor Doug Curran in representing the Griffith community and providing leadership to Council.
Mayor Doug Curran congratulated Cr Groat on his appointment and welcomed the opportunity to work closely together.
“I’d like to congratulate Cr Groat on being elected Deputy Mayor,” he said.
“It’s a great opportunity to step into a leadership role and help shape the direction of our city. I’m looking forward to working alongside him over the next year as we continue to deliver for the community,” Mayor Curran said.
“I’d also like to thank Cr Napoli for serving as Deputy Mayor over the past three years. Her commitment to representing the interests of our community and supporting the work of Council has been greatly appreciated.”
The election of the Deputy Mayor is held annually in accordance with the Local Government Act 1993. The Deputy Mayor acts in the Mayor’s role as requested during any absence and assists in undertaking key civic and leadership responsibilities.
