Reports have emerged today that Townsville Mayor Troy Thompson is suing the council for reputational damage.
The Townsville Bulletin quotes sources who say the embattled mayor is seeking $100,000 in compensation for breach of his human rights.
The council passed a vote of no-confidence in Mr Thompson in June, following which he took a leave of absence for mental health reasons, returning earlier this month.
The Crime and Corruption Commission is investigating allegations that he misrepresented his military service during the election campaign and afterwards.
Repeated calls from councillors and politicians, including Premier Steve Miles, for Mr Thompson to stand down have been ignored.
It was reported that councillors met with the mayor on Friday to explore how they could work better together.