Shoalhaven City councillor Jason Cox has resigned, with immediate effect.
Mayor Patricia White has released a statement this afternoon confirming the resignation after discussions with Mr Cox this morning.
Mayor White said there were matters before the court about which she could not make any further comment.
It’s the second councillor resignation in recent months following that of Natalee Johnson in August.
The South Coast Register reported that Mr Cox faced Nowra Local Court on Wednesday, charged with common assault and damaging property valued at less than $2,000, following an incident on Tuesday night.