Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position to name Danielle Myrand, mayor of L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève borough, as the borough’s representative on the board of PME-MTL Ouest-de-l’Île. The agglomeration council makes the final decision at its March 26 meeting.
- This is an appointment decision, not a new program or change to the organization’s services.
- The organization’s board has 15 voting members and also includes mayors as members by virtue of their office; the materials do not say whether this representative would have a vote.
What it means for you#
- Businesses served by PME-MTL Ouest-de-l’Île: The decision does not directly change eligibility for its services or funding.
- The borough and its mayor: If the agglomeration council approves the appointment, Myrand would represent the borough on the organization’s board.
Money#
No cost information is in the available material.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not say whether the borough representative would have voting rights.
- They do not give the term of the appointment.
Case for#
- City staff say an elected borough representative could help coordinate and follow up on work shared by the borough and the organization.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.