First it was revealed he was refusing to get the COVID-19 vaccine, and as a consequence, wouldn't be allowed to attend at any council facilities or even meetings - pretty simple stuff for a councillor elected to represent his local community.

Of course, it is Cr Doukas' choice not to get the jab, however that choice also comes with consequences.

Is it fair he is paid his annual stipend of more than $26,000 if he cannot attend meetings in person or represent the council at functions?

He attended the shire's monthly meeting on Tuesday night via Zoom. And then he refused to vote in the mayoral election, after his internet connection allegedly dropped out.

That left the shire with no mayor after a tied three-all vote between Crs Jordy Lockett and Damian Gleeson.

Cr Doukas later admitted he didn't vote because of an internal dispute. He claims he couldn't vote for either Lockett or Gleeson after a code of conduct violation was noted against himself. It is understood the allegation has since been dropped.

Shire staff would have spent considerable time trying to figure out the next steps - taking them away from their regular work.

A special meeting of council has been scheduled for next Tuesday, to hopefully elect a mayor - but Cr Doukas has already said he won't vote again for Lockett or Gleeson.

Ratepayers aren't getting bang for their buck with Cr Doukas and it's a bad look for the shire. No doubt council chief Bill Millard would also have sought legal advice - which will also hit the hip pocket of ratepayers.

Then on Friday it was revealed Cr Doukas went to Koroit's Remembrance Day service representing the council and laid a wreath, despite being advised by the shire he would have to be vaccinated to attend.

It raised the ire of at least two Koroit and district residents who contacted The Standard saying they were not impressed to see Cr Doukas there.

Again, not a good look for the shire when one councillor does what they want without considering the consequences.