Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position asking the agglomeration council to appoint Vana Nazarian, a Saint-Laurent elected official, to PME-MTL Centre-Ouest’s board of directors from February 2026. The agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting.
- The appointment concerns an existing local economic development organization serving Côte-Saint-Luc, Hampstead, Montréal-Ouest, Mont-Royal, and the boroughs of Ahuntsic-Cartierville and Saint-Laurent.
- The city council’s resolution names the board of directors. It does not name the organization’s executive committee.
What it means for you#
- Businesses and residents in the service area: The appointment would give Saint-Laurent an elected representative on the organization’s board. It does not directly change eligibility for support, services, or funding.
- Vana Nazarian: If the agglomeration council approves the appointment, she would serve as Saint-Laurent’s representative on the board from February 2026.
Money#
The staff summary lists no financial impact for this appointment.
- It gives no estimate of any administrative or staffing costs.
What is unclear#
- The resolution does not state how long the appointment lasts or what duties the representative must carry out.
- City staff’s summary also refers to a seat on the executive committee, but the city council’s resolution names only the board of directors.
Case for#
- City staff say an elected representative could help coordinate the organization’s work with Saint-Laurent and support continuity in its activities and business support.
- The staff summary says the board includes elected officials and business representatives from the areas it serves.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.