Little previously said he was contacted by Wellington City area commander Inspector Dean Silvester.
The Herald understands the resignation relates to Chung’s actions around the search for missing Karori man Philip Sutton. Sutton’s body was later found at the mouth of Karori Stream.
Neither Little nor police have publicly detailed the conduct referred to.
“If I get notified by a senior police officer of the conduct of a councillor, I’ve got to take that seriously.
“I am and I’m in the process of considering what steps, if any, are taken,” the mayor said three weeks ago.
Little earlier revealed he was contacted by Inspector Dean Silvester, about Chung. Photo / Mark Mitchell
The Herald understands the concerns included Chung’s interactions with the officer in charge of the search, and his attendance at a search location.
Chung has only chaired two meetings of the sub-committee since being appointed by Little to lead the group in October last year.
The outspoken second-term councillor has previously courted controversy for sending a widely condemned email, detailing lewd sex and drugs rumours about former mayor Tory Whanau.
Little declined an interview request about the resignation, with a spokesperson saying he had nothing further to add.
Chung has been contacted for comment, including on whether his resignation was linked to his conduct during the search.
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Ethan Manera is a Wellington-based journalist covering Wellington issues, local politics and business in the capital. He can be emailed at ethan.manera@nzme.co.nz.