(1) An arbiter may hear an application that alleges misconduct by a Councillor.
(2) An application for an internal arbitration process to make a finding of misconduct against a Councillor may be made by—
(a) the Council following a resolution of the Council; or
(b) a Councillor or a group of Councillors.
(3) An application under this section must be made within 3 months of the alleged misconduct occurring.
(4) An application under this section must be given to the Principal Councillor Conduct Registrar in the manner specified by the Principal Councillor Conduct Registrar in any guidelines published under section 149(1)(c).