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Section X8
 

  1. A member of a municipal council who contravenes section 15, subsection 1 of the Municipalities Act may be suspended from his position by the presiding officer of the municipal council. The latter shall refer the matter to the municipal council for consideration at its next meeting.


 



  1. After giving the person suspended the opportunity to defend himself orally, the municipal council may declare that the member is expelled. If it finds no reason to do so, it shall terminate the suspension.


 



  1. The municipal council may also expel a member ex proprio motu, after giving him the opportunity to defend himself orally, if the member has contravened section 15, subsection 1 of the Municipalities Act.


 



  1. Notice of the decision of the council referred to in subsections 2 and 3 shall be given forthwith to the person concerned.


 



  1. If the municipal council has decided to expel the member, this decision shall not take effect within the time limit for lodging an application for review or, if an application for review is lodged, until a decision has been given. If the expulsion is by virtue of a decision taken ex proprio motu, the member of the municipal council shall be suspended from his position during this period.


 



  1. If a member of the municipal council has been expelled under this section, the mayor shall notify the chairperson of the central electoral committee accordingly.