People seeking to be a Councillor are disqualified from office for four years if two adverse decisions were made against them in the previous eight years.

The Governor in Council may disqualify a Councillor for eight years if a Municipal Monitor or Commission of Inquiry reports that the person created a serious risk to health and safety or prevented the Council from functioning.

The Minister can suspend a Councillor for up to 12 months if they are found to be a risk to health and safety or are blocking Council functions.

Councillors charged with certain offences must stand down from their duties and will have their allowances withheld.

People providing information to a Municipal Monitor are protected from legal proceedings arising from that disclosure.

The Chief Municipal Inspector can issue infringement notices for specific offences against the Principal Act or regulations.

Election candidates face a penalty of 60 penalty units if they fail to submit a campaign donation return to the CEO within 40 days of an election.