Kiama Mayor Cameron McDonald has written to the NSW Government to emphasise the importance of local representation and request clarity on what Parliament will do following state member Gareth Ward's guilty verdict on sexual assault charges.

Councillor McDonald issued a statement on Tuesday to say Council is seeking "clarification on what the next steps will be from the NSW Parliament in relation to this matter".

He said the outcome of the nine-week trial had shocked many members of the community and he paid tribute to the strength of the complainants who spoke out after being abused by Ward.

The Independent Kiama MP will return to the NSW District Court on Wednesday to be informed of a sentencing date.

He is out on bail, reporting twice daily to police, and Crown Prosecutor Monika Knowles has indicated that she will request Judge Kara Shead to detain Ward, who is considering whether he will appeal the verdict.

“This is a profound moment for our community," Cr McDonald said.

"My thoughts are with the resilient victims and with all involved in this complex and lengthy process.

"Their strength and courage deserve our utmost respect.

“Gareth Ward served our area for many years, representing the community at a local and state level and serving as a minister of the Crown. We recognise his contribution.

“It is not the role of Kiama Council to make comment regarding Mr Ward’s position in Parliament or the future of representation at a state level.

"That responsibility rests with the NSW Parliament.

“Kiama Council respects the legal and parliamentary processes underway and will continue to focus on serving our community at a local level.”

Mayor McDonald has written to the NSW Parliament, the State Minister for the Illawarra Ryan Park, and local Member of the Legislative Council Sarah Kaine to emphasise the importance of local representation and request clarification on what the next steps will be in relation to this matter.

“On behalf of the residents of Kiama municipality, I have respectfully urged the NSW Parliament to take swift and decisive action in this matter, keeping in mind the vital importance of local representation in maintaining the public's faith in our political system," he added.

“I look forward to hearing what steps the Parliament will take to ensure that local communities like ours continue to have their voices heard.”

Ward could remain the Kiama MP even if he is sent to jail under the NSW Constitution although Premier Chris Minns on Monday reiterated his call for the disgraced 44-year-old to resign.

Minns and Opposition Leader Mark Speakman have indicated that they will move to not only suspend Ward but to expel him when Parliament resumes next Tuesday.

If the expulsion is approved by Parliament, a by-election will be held in Kiama later this year.