Retired Queensland State of Origin representative Mark Coyne has stood down from the Australian Rugby League Commission (ARLC) in relation to an incident in Singapore.

Key points: Mark Coyne has agreed to stand down from the commission

Mark Coyne has agreed to stand down from the commission ARLC chairman Peter Beattie will hold discussions with Coyne about the incident

ARLC chairman Peter Beattie will hold discussions with Coyne about the incident Coyne joined the ARLC last November

Coyne was charged with using "indecent, threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour towards or to a public servant or public service worker", and was fined $4,185.

ARLC chairman Peter Beattie released a statement on Wednesday night, saying Coyne had agreed to stand down from his post pending further discussions.

"I have had discussions today with commissioner Mark Coyne in relation to an incident in Singapore," Mr Beattie said via an ARLC statement.

"Mark has agreed to stand down from the ARLC until he and I can have a longer conversation about the facts."

The latest addition to the ARLC in February, Coyne had been considered a serious candidate to eventually succeed Beattie as chairman.

"Mark has exactly the type of skills and background that we want on the Commission," Beattie said last November of Coyne's appointment.

Coyne played 222 first grade matches for St George and St George Illawarra, and made 19 State of Origin appearances for Queensland.

He also played six Tests for Australia.

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