Local Government Act 2020

to monitor Council governance processes and practices;

to advise the Council about governance improvements the Council should make;

to report to the Minister on any steps or actions taken by the Council to improve its governance and the effectiveness of those steps or actions;

to report to the Minister on any Councillor who—

is creating a serious risk to the health and safety of Councillors or members of Council staff; or

in the Councillor's capacity as a Councillor, is creating a serious risk to the health and safety of other persons; or

is preventing the Council from performing its functions;

to make recommendations to the Minister at the request of the Minister in relation to the exercise of any power under this Act or any other Act relating to governance matters in respect of the Council;

to investigate a matter referred to the Municipal Monitor by the Minister under section 225 and provide a report to the Minister;

to monitor and report to the Minister on any other matters determined by the Minister.