Councillor David Walton was elected as Deputy Mayor of Northern Beaches Council at last night’s meeting.

The post of Deputy Mayor was made vacant when Councillor Sue Heins was elected as the new Mayor.

Councillor Walton has served as a councillor since 2017, representing Curl Curl ward.

Mayor Sue Heins congratulated the new Deputy Mayor on his appointment. 

“Councillor Walton has tirelessly served the community, both as a councillor and previously as a police officer, and is active member of our community,” Mayor Heins said.

“On behalf of my fellow councillors, I want to congratulate Cr Walton. I look forward to working closely with him as we serve our wonderful Northern Beaches community.” 

Cr Walton was previously a Police Officer, Detective and Commander of the Northern Beaches Local Area Command, where he was awarded the NSW Police and National Police Medals.

Cr Walton has more than 20 years’ experience on commercial and NSW Government Boards, is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and has served in the local community as Deputy President of Queenscliff SLSC, Deputy Chairman of the Special Olympics Sydney Northern Beaches and President of Manly Swimming Club.

The position of Deputy is a 12-month appointment and is peer voted annually.

Under the Local Government Act 1993, Council may elect one of its members as Deputy Mayor and they may exercise any function of the Mayor at the request of the Mayor or if the Mayor is prevented by illness or absence.

For more information about the elected Council visit https://www.northernbeaches.nsw.gov.au/council/your-elected-council