Committees

MANDATE 

The Safety and Emergency Response Advisory Committee (SERAC) is mandated to make recommendations to Council on fire safety at various levels. It develops policies in accordance with Council's directions and discusses fire safety and prevention orientations. 

By-law number 1368-26 

Consult by-law regarding the constitution of the SERAC 

MEMBERS 

• Brian Nolan, mayor 
• Susan Young, president and councillor 
• Dominic Labrie, councillor 

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 

• Charles Éthier, Director of the Fire Department 
• Claudine Lacasse, Director General 

MANDATE 

The Citizen Engagement Committee (CEC) is tasked with supporting citizen participation by fostering open, transparent, inclusive, and structured dialogue between residents and the Municipality.  

The CEC acts strictly in an advisory capacity, with the goal of improving municipal practices in public communications and citizen engagement, in line with the principles of open governance, transparency, and democratic participation. 

By-law number 1372-26 

Consult by-law regarding the constitution of the CEC 

MEMBERS 

• Brian Nolan, mayor 
• Rita Jain, president and councillor 
• Dominic Labrie, councillor 

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 

• Cédric Williams, Communications Manager 
• Claudine Lacasse, Director General 

MANDATE 

The Organizational and Service Optimization Committee (OSOC) is tasked with providing advisory and strategic support to the City Council in the continuous improvement of the quality of services offered to residents by promoting an approach centred on residents’ needs, transparency, accountability, and the optimal use of the Municipality’s human and material resources. 

By-law number 1373-26 

Consult by-law regarding the constitution of the OSOC 

MEMBERS 

• Brian Nolan, mayor 
• Rite Jain, president and councillor 
• Marie-Claude Renaud, councillor 

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 

• Ghislaine Grenier, Human Resources Manager 
• Claudine Lacasse, Director General 

MANDATE 

The Finance Committee (FC) is tasked with proposing a comprehensive strategic vision in financial and economic matters.  

This vision must be guided by the principles of sound management of public funds, optimal use of financial resources, and respect for citizens’ ability to pay. The FC is also tasked with making recommendations to the council on matters with financial implications. 

By-law number 1360-25 

Consult by-law regarding the constitution of the FC 

MEMBERS 

• Brian Nolan, mayor 
• Marie-Claude Renaud, president and councillor 
• Greg McGuire, councillor 

MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES 

• Aziz Lahssaini, Director of the Taxation and Finance Department 
• Claudine Lacasse, Director General