Local Government Act 2020

This Division applies if—

one of the following has been made in respect of a Councillor to which paragraph (b) applies—

an application to a Councillor Conduct Panel to make a finding of serious misconduct against the Councillor;

an application to VCAT alleging gross misconduct by the Councillor;

the Minister has, by instrument, appointed a Commission of Inquiry into the Council of the Councillor;

an application has been made to the Supreme Court for the ouster from the office of Councillor of the Councillor; and

the Minister has reason to believe that the Councillor—

is creating a serious risk to the health and safety of Councillors or 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.