Councillors on candidate leave or stood down must not perform their duties; this includes attending delegated committee meetings or Council premises.

Councillors who are stood down face a penalty of 120 penalty units (2026: $25,092) for attending Council premises for official business; courts can also order them to return allowances and equipment.

Councillor conduct hearings and examinations are suspended while a Councillor is stood down.

Councillors and delegated committee members must not influence or discuss matters where they have a conflict of interest.

CEOs must give Mayors or Deputy Mayors 14 days' notice before a meeting to declare their office vacant; the CEO must also advise that a written response can be provided.

Mayors, Deputy Mayors and Acting Mayors must complete required training within one month of returning from leave or a candidacy period.

Councillors must notify the CEO in writing by the day after they nominate for election.

The Deputy Mayor or an appointed Councillor must chair meetings where a motion to declare the Mayor's office vacant is proposed.