Summary#
Montréal city council unanimously adopted a position supporting the appointment of Céline-Audrey Beauregard, Verdun’s borough mayor, as Verdun’s representative on the board of PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest. The agglomeration council makes the final decision at a later meeting.
- Beauregard would replace Véronique Tremblay, the previous elected representative.
- The board has 13 members: three elected officials and 10 people from business communities, including the chair. Verdun has one elected representative and three business representatives.
- City staff say the appointment is intended to support coordination between the organization and Verdun.
What it means for you#
- Verdun residents and businesses: No direct change to services or eligibility is set out. The decision concerns who represents the borough on the organization’s board.
- PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest: If the agglomeration council confirms the appointment, Beauregard would take the elected-representative seat for Verdun.
- Other board members: The decision does not change the board’s stated size or the number of seats assigned to Verdun.
Money#
City staff report no financial impact for this appointment.
What is unclear#
- The materials do not state how long Beauregard’s term would last or describe any duties attached to the board seat.
Case for#
- City staff say an elected representative on the board is intended to support coordination, complementarity, and follow-up between PME MTL Grand Sud-Ouest and Verdun.
- Staff say the appointment would support continuity in the organization’s work, including assistance and financing for business projects in Verdun.
Case against#
No clear concern available from the supplied material.