Local Government Act 2020

A Commission of Inquiry must provide a written report to the Minister by the date specified by the Minister.

A report under subsection (1) may include a finding that a Councillor—

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.

If a report under subsection (1) is to include a finding specified in subsection (2), the Commission of Inquiry must provide an advance copy of the report to the Principal Councillor Conduct Registrar.

The Principal Councillor Conduct Registrar, as soon as practicable after receiving a report under subsection (3), must give written notice to the Commission of Inquiry of any matter that—

is being considered by a Councillor Conduct Panel; and

appears to be dealt with in the report by the Commission of Inquiry.

If a Commission of Inquiry receives written notice under subsection (4), the Commission of Inquiry must ensure that its report under subsection (1) is accompanied by a copy of that notice.