The NSW government is looking into Auburn City Council, after flashy newlywed councillor Salim Mehajer was re-elected as deputy mayor in controversial circumstances.
Mr Mehajer, who made headlines for his show-stopping August wedding in western Sydney, was returned on Wednesday night.
The millionaire property developer initially tied on four votes with Labor councillor George Campbell, after one councillor left the room and another abstained from voting.
His name was then drawn out of a hat to decide the winner, leaving fellow councillor Irene Simms shocked and local residents furious.
Real estate agent Le Lam was also drawn out of a hat to be elected mayor.
The office of local government confirmed it has been directed by Local Government Minister Paul Toole to review what happened and provide a full briefing to make sure the proper procedural process was followed.
NSW Premier Mike Baird said the events at Auburn Council are a good example of why local councils need reform.
"There's a number of things in terms of the governance of some councils that are undoubtedly worrying, but we are going to do is reform the entire sector," he said.
Ms Simms said the chamber "sat in shock" as Mr Mehajer was re-elected in his position on Wednesday night.
"I think the fact that they even nominated him is a slap in the face to the people of this area again," she told AAP on Thursday.
She said her phone had been running hot since Wednesday night's meeting with many local residents furious with the outcome.
The council has been under scrutiny amid claims of a conflict of interest for six of the 10 councillors who reportedly vote as a majority bloc.
The ABC has reported the bloc of six includes Mr Mehajer and Ms Le, another property developer, a consultant for developers, a former builder and a physiotherapist.
"It is a matter of time before the council gets kicked out," Ms Simms said, adding that the vote has helped ensure that will happen.
But Mr Mehajer said on Thursday he has been inundated with positive calls and messages.
"I understand and respect the importance of this position and I value the opportunity my fellow councillors have afforded in me to attempt to carry out the platform and duties - as I have been for the past three years," he told AAP.
The deputy mayor made headlines last month when he shut down a suburban Sydney street for his lavish nuptials, which included a fighter jet flyover, $50 million worth of luxury cars and an ARIA-award-winning wedding singer.
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