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.
At the Council of Avignon in 1080, the city opposed the papal demand and refused Ghibbelin of Arles entry, who had count's support. Afterward, Aicard was formally removed but ruled as a usurper.