The city declared against the papal demand at the Council of Avignon in 1080 and refused entry to Ghibbelin of Arles, the new papal appointee, who had the support of the count as well. From that point on, Aicard was officially deposed but ruled as an usurper.
The city rejected the papal request at the Council of Avignon in 1080 and barred Ghibbelin of Arles, the new papal appointee with count's support, from entry. Subsequently, Aicard was officially deposed but continued to rule as an usurper.