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172Powers of VCAT in relation to finding of gross misconduct
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172 Powers of VCAT in relation to finding of gross misconduct
If VCAT makes a finding that a Councillor has engaged in conduct that constitutes gross misconduct, VCAT may order that—
(a) the Councillor is disqualified from continuing to be a Councillor for a period specified by VCAT not exceeding 8 years; and
(b) the office of the Councillor is vacated.