Borough picks rep to urban board

Summary#

Montréal city council unanimously adopted its position on appointing Marie Plourde, city councillor for the Mile-End district, to represent the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough on the board of PME MTL Centre-Ville. This is a position for the agglomeration council, which makes the final decision at a later meeting. City staff say the appointment is intended to support coordination between the borough and the organization.

  • The proposed representative is Marie Plourde, replacing the previous elected representative named in the staff summary.
  • The staff summary says PME MTL Centre-Ville’s general rules provide for four municipal elected officials on its board and for the Plateau-Mont-Royal borough council to designate one of its members.

What it means for you#

  • Residents: This decision does not directly change services, taxes, or eligibility for support.
  • Marie Plourde and the borough: If the agglomeration council approves the appointment, Plourde would represent the borough on PME MTL Centre-Ville’s board.

Money#

The decision summary marks financial aspects as not applicable and gives no cost estimate.

What is unclear#

  • The materials do not state the length of the appointment or describe the representative’s specific board duties.

Case for#

  • City staff say having an elected borough representative on the board could support coordination and follow-up between the borough and PME MTL Centre-Ville.

Case against#

No clear concern available from the supplied material.