Logan Mayor Luke Smith is likely to be stood down in the coming months, should new laws pass through Queensland Parliament, government authorities have told the ABC.
Under the changes, councillors and mayors charged with serious breaches of office would be automatically suspended without pay.
In March, Mr Smith was charged by the Crime and Corruption Commission (CCC) with official corruption, two counts of perjury, and failing to correct his register of interests. The mayor has vowed to strongly defend the charges.