Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position to appoint Youssef Hariri, city councillor for the Marie-Clarac district in Montréal-Nord borough, to the board of PME MTL Est-de-l'île. The appointment itself must be decided by the agglomeration council at a later meeting.
- Hariri would be the elected representative from Montréal-Nord borough on the organization’s board.
- The board has 15 voting members: five elected representatives from the boroughs and Montréal-Est, and 10 business representatives.
- PME MTL Est-de-l'île serves entrepreneurs, residents and organizations in Anjou, Montréal-Nord, Saint-Léonard, Rivière-des-Prairies–Pointe-aux-Trembles and Montréal-Est.
What it means for you#
- Residents, entrepreneurs and organizations in those areas: This decision does not directly change the services or support PME MTL Est-de-l'île provides. It sets Montréal city council’s position on who should represent Montréal-Nord on the board.
- Youssef Hariri: If the agglomeration council approves the appointment, he would serve as a voting board member. The materials do not state the length or terms of the appointment.
Money#
The decision summary lists no financial impact.
- No cost estimate, payment or other financial detail is provided.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not state the term of the appointment or whether the role is paid.
Case for#
- City staff say an elected representative could help coordinate the organization’s work with Montréal-Nord borough and support follow-up on their shared activities.
- Staff say the appointment is important to avoid delaying the organization’s work, including business support and project financing.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.