In a closed confidential session of Monday's ordinary council meeting, councillors noted a report regarding a summary of complaints.

The report was presented to councillors advising them of any and all complaints, allegations, and suggestions of misconduct by any councillor, at any time, including those matters already dismissed without action.

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It was supported by the majority of councillors, however was rejected by Greg Mohr and Dayne Gumley.

Dubbo Regional council acting mayor Stephen Lawrence was unable to reveal any of the allegations when talking to the Daily Liberal on Monday night.

He said the interim report would be used to assist the council in moving forward because an independent investigator would be able to review its contents.

"When we plan to bring in an independent investigator, it wouldn't be appropriate to air the subject of previous complaints, many of them over a length of time, in public," Cr Lawrence said.

"I want to assure the people that when this process is completed we will be as transparent as we can lawfully be, but it will take time."

The issue is scheduled to be discussed at the next ordinary council meeting on May 4, where proposed terms of reference for a possible independent investigator would be provided to councillors.

It is also expected a report to presented to the meeting would look at reviewing mayoral responsibilities and whether fees for the mayor and councillors should be lawfully reduced or eliminated.

The aim is to make the council more transparent. It began last month when Cr Lawrence and councillor John Ryan announced they had "lost confidence" in mayor Ben Shields and were concerned about public confidence in the council's processes.

This was particularly in relation to the Bunnings move to the RAAF base and the redevelopment of the Regand Park site.

Both called for him to resign.

Cr Shields held a press conference where he defended himself against the allegations.

"This is absolute nonsense that's going on. I challenge anyone to point out anything illegal that has happened, and if something illegal has happened take it to the higher authorities," he said.

"There has been nothing pointed out that's been illegal."

Six councillors then signed a public statement calling on Cr Shields to resign and urging members of the community who had concerns about their interactions with any councillor to come forward.

Cr Shields is currently on medical leave.

Cr Lawrence said he first became aware of the "broad ranging and diverse" allegations on March 16. It has since been confirmed that there had been a range of matters referred to the NSW Police.

The Daily Liberal understands there are currently multiple code of conduct complaints being reviewed by the council.