Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Local Government Act 1989 - SECT 72

Term of office

72. Term of office



(1) The office of Mayor becomes vacant-



   (a)  at 6 a.m. on the day of the election of the Mayor; or



   (b)  if he or she dies or ceases to be a Councillor; or

   (ba) if his or her office as a Councillor is suspended for any period under
        this Act; or

   (c)  if he or she resigns in writing which is given at a Council meeting or
        to the Chief Executive Officer; or

   (ca) if he or she becomes ineligible to hold office under section 81K; or



   (d)  if he or she is ousted from office.

(2) For the avoidance of doubt, the office of Mayor becomes vacant under
subsection (1)(b) at 6 a.m. on the day of a general election whether or not
the Mayor has completed his or her term of office as resolved by the Council
under section 71(1).



(3) Any Councillor is eligible for election or re-election to the office of
Mayor.



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