Summary#
The Montréal city council unanimously approved a position on appointing Joceline Béland as an independent member of the board of the Réseau de transport métropolitain (RTM, also known as Exo). The appointment is not final: the agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting. The stated goal is to fill a vacant board seat.
- Montréal’s position is to appoint Béland for four years, replacing Josée Bérubé, whose term ended on November 8, 2025.
- The position also includes thanking Bérubé for her contribution.
- Montréal, acting through the agglomeration council, names three independent members to the RTM board.
What it means for you#
- For transit riders and the public: This is a board appointment, not a change to transit services, fares, or eligibility for adapted transport.
- For the RTM: If the agglomeration council makes the appointment, Béland would fill the vacant independent-member seat for four years.
Money#
City staff say the file has no financial impact.
- The materials give no further cost details.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not state when Béland’s four-year term would begin.
- They do not describe how her candidacy was compared with other candidates.
Case for#
- City staff say Béland’s experience in transport planning and management matches the RTM board’s approved skills profile and the city’s expectations for the role.
- The appointment would fill a board vacancy.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.