132N

Action by code of conduct panel

Current

If a code of conduct panel determines that misconduct occurred, the panel may take one or more of the following actions, as it considers appropriate:

(a) in the case of a complaint received under section 132J that does not involve serious misconduct or gross misconduct and is better resolved by the independent assessor – refer the complaint back to the independent assessor for resolution;

(b)

take no further action;

(c)

take any other action a council may take under section 132G;

(d)

impose a monetary penalty not exceeding 50 penalty units;

(e) for a principal member, other than an elected principal member, or a deputy principal member – dismiss the member from the position of principal member or deputy principal member and disqualify the member from holding the position of principal member or deputy principal member for up to 12 months;

(f)

suspend the member for up to 12 months;

(g) order that the member's allowance be withheld until compliance with a sanction;

(h) in the case of gross misconduct – recommend that the Minister suspend or dismiss the member subject to the complaint.

This Act’s bill:Explanatory statement Second reading speech

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