Victorian Numbered Acts

CITY OF GREATER GEELONG AMENDMENT ACT 2017 (NO. 24 OF 2017) - SECT 7

For section 11A of the Principal Act substitute —

        " 11A     Term of office of Mayor

    (1)     The office of Mayor becomes vacant—

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

        (b)     if the Mayor dies or ceases to be a Councillor; or

        (c)     if the Mayor's office as a Councillor is suspended for any period under the Local Government Act 1989 ; or

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

        (e)     if the Mayor becomes ineligible to hold office under section 81J(2) or (2A) of the Local Government Act 1989 ; or

        (f)     if the Mayor 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 the Mayor's term of office.

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