Warden & Council

Mandate:

The mandate of the HR committee is to discuss matters related to the management of non-unionized staff and to present recommendations to the council of mayors.

Members:

Corey Spence, Colleen Larivière, Sandra Armstrong, Edward Walsh, Jordan Evans, Sidney Squitti, Bill McCleary.

Mandate:

The mandate of the Fire Safety Committee is to ensure that the actions provided for in the Fire Safety Cover Plan will be carried out by the Fire Safety Services and the participating municipalities according to the planned schedule. The committee meets every 2 months.

Members:

Bill McCleary, Edward Walsh, Sandra Armstrong, Kevin Murphy, Jordan Evans, Joanne Ralston, Éric Rochon, Glynn Fleury, Alicia Jones, Lee Laframboise, Kevin Kluke, Denis Chaussé, Sarah Bertrand, Kim Lesage, Richard Pleau, Julien Gagnon.

Mandate:

The purpose of the CSP is to involve elected municipal offcials in maintaining a safe living environment. It ensures a follow-up on the police services offered by the Sûreté in the MRC or the equivalent territory while creating a privileged communication link between the Sûreté and the clientele it serves (Description taken from the Sûreté du Québec website).

The legislation governing this committee does not allow the Warden or the Deputy Warden to sit on it ex officio.

Members:

Sandra Armstrong, Donald Gagnon, Edward Walsh, Raymond Pilon, Joanne Ralston, Sidney Squitti, Kevin Murphy.

Mandate:

The Agricultural Advisory Committee is mandated to examine proposed planning by-laws, amendments, and development projects that may affect agricultural zones, and to make recommendations aimed at ensuring the protection of agricultural land and the harmonious coexistence of agricultural and non‑agricultural uses.

The legislation governing this committee does not allow the Warden or the Deputy Warden to sit on it ex officio.

Members:

Agricultural Producers: David Gillespie, Scott Judd, Gema Villavicencio.

Municipal Employee: Marjorie Groulx-Tellier.

Council Member: Jean-Louis Corriveau.

Resident: Vacant.

MRC (non-voting): Alan Dabrowski, Shanna Armstrong.

Mandate:

Ensures the implementation of the PDZA and closely monitors the recommended actions such as the organization of services in agriculture, assistance in the establishment of the next generation of farmers and support for the development of new sectors.

Members:

Jean-Louis Corriveau, Jordan Evans, 1 representative from the UPA, 1 representative from MAPAQ, 1 representative from the Table agroalimentaire de l’Outaouais (TAO), 1 representative from the MRC – Economic Development, 1 aspiring or young farmer, 1 farmer from the territory, 1 agronomist.

Mandate:

It applies the Politique d’investissement commun (Common Investment Policy) with due regard to sound portfolio management. It ensures that the promoter has the internal and external resources to support and advise him.

The legislation and rules governing this committee do not allow the Warden or the Deputy Warden to sit on it ex officio.

Members:

Sandra Armstrong, Émile Vallée, Connie Gutoskie-LaSalle, Stéphane Labine, Nicole Thompson, Karim El Kerch.

Mandate:

To review submissions received in the context of a public call for projects and to make recommendations to the Council of Mayors regarding the financing of these proposals.

Members:

Jennifer Quaile, Sidney Squitti, Pierre Cyr, Sandra Armstrong, Doris Ranger, Valerie Twolan-Graham, one designated representative from Carrefour jeunesse du Pontiac, Louise Grenier (citizen member), Stéphane Labine (regional organization representative).

Mandate:

The committee has an advisory role with respect to the following matters: Planning the development and use of intra-municipal public lands identified in Schedule 1 of the land management agreement; planning the development of the territory and analyzing the conformity of proposed development projects; and the use of the Fonds de mise en valeur des terres publiques intramunicipales (Intra-municipal Public Land Development Fund).

Members:

Doris Ranger, Donald Gagnon, Martin Boucher, Rhonda Perry, Debra Powell, Robin Leggett, Terry Lafleur.

Mandate:

The committee’s objective is to support the development of the forestry industry in the MRC territory, particularly through the revitalization of the forestry sector. In addition, it allows the MRC to gain a better understanding and a fairly accurate picture of the situation within the organizations, contractors, and processing plants operating in the forestry sector.

Members:

Roger Lafond, Edward Walsh, Kevin Murphy, Bill McCleary, Colleen Larivière, Sandra Armstrong, Doris Ranger.

Mandate:

The objective is to give a voice to youth and to work on priorities to make the Pontiac a more dynamic region for youth.

Members:

Jane Toller and citizen representatives (students from high schools in the Pontiac).

Mandate:

The mandate of this committee includes the overall management of the PPJ Cyclopark, as well as assessing the feasibility of a regional park project, developing a strategy for the creation of a new regional park if the feasibility assessment is positive, and collaborating with stakeholders and community partners.

Members:

Jean-Louis Corriveau, Donald Gagnon, Joanne Ralston, Doris Ranger, Kim Lesage, Jason Durand, Stéphanie Hébert.

Mandate:

The Committee’s mandate is to advise the Pontiac MRC on tourism development, formulate strategic recommendations, and support the regional coordination of promotional activities.

Members:

Donald Gagnon, Valerie Twolan-Graham, Joanne Ralston, Jennifer Quaile, 2 representatives from the ATP, 1 representative from the tourism industry, Brittany Morin (SADC Pontiac), Danelle Bourque (MRC), Stéphanie Hébert (MRC).

Mandate:

Committee with the mandate of both managing the regional art collection and the cultural development agreement with the ministère de la Culture et des Communications (MCC).

Members:

Valerie Twolan-Graham, Terrence Murdock, Greg Graham (Pontiac Community Actors), Désirée Tremblay (Pontiac Youth Centres), Robert Wills (Pontiac Historical Society), Keri-Anne Horvat (Chyzewsky) (Pontiac Artists’ Association), Louis Harvey (Phare Ouest – Heritage component), Michèle AimPée Parent (Phare Ouest – dissemination and artist component), Annie Lacharité (CHIP FM), Marie Gionet (MRC – non-voting member), Catalina Gonzalez Hilarion (MCC – non-voting member).

Mandate:

The purpose of this group is to allow concerted action by various key players working together to prevent spring flooding. This is not a standing committee, but a task force that meets on an ad hoc basis as needed. As provided in the resolution establishing the group, various individuals with subject matter expertise may be invited to participate

Members:

Roger Lafond, Sandra Armstrong, Donald Gagnon, Joanne Ralston, Pierre Cyr, Edward Walsh, Jordan Evans, Valerie Twolan-Graham, Kevin Murphy, Jean-Louis Corriveau.

Participating external resources and their representatives: Quebec Ministry of Public Security (Denis Bélanger), Quebec Ministry of the Environment and the Fight Against Climate Change (Martin Ferland), Hydro-Québec.

Mandate:

This committee meets a few times a year, as needed, to discuss issues related to the Ottawa River Waterway and to make recommendations regarding its operation, infrastructure, contracts and promotion.

Members:

Pierre Cyr, Jean-Louis Corriveau, Sandra Armstrong, Joanne Ralston, Kevin Murphy, Donald Gagnon, Roger Lafond, Valerie Twolan-Graham, and Doris Ranger. Kim Lesage (MRC/DG), Leen Mathyssen (MRC Pontiac – Material Resources), Danelle Bourque and Stéphanie Hébert (MRC Pontiac – Economic Development).

Mandate:

Mandate is to examine the strategic planning of the development of renewable energy in the Pontiac territory, as well as to receive any request addressed to the MRC Pontiac, to analyze it and to present recommendations to the Council of Mayors.

Members:

Edward Walsh, Colleen Larivière, Joanne Ralston, Bill McCleary, Pierre Cyr.

Mandate:

Committee whose mandate is to define the vitalization framework and recommend its adoption to the Regional Council of the MRC Pontiac, validate and recommend to Council the initiatives, projects or interventions that should benefit from the financial support provided for in the agreement and ensure the implementation and achievement of the objectives of the agreement, in order to revitalize the community and improve the quality of life of its population in a sustainable manner.

The legislation and rules governing this committee do not allow the Warden or the Deputy Warden to sit on it ex officio.

Members:

Valerie Twolan-Graham, Kevin Murphy, Jean-Louis Corriveau, Donald Gagnon, Pierre Cyr, Sidney Squitti, Jordan Evans, Roger Lafond, Jennifer Quaile, the Director General and the management of the MRC’s Economic Development Department, Sabrina Ayres (MRC), Ken Bernard (resident), Karim El Kerch (CJEP), and representatives from the Department of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH).

Mandate:

Committee involved in the various issues surrounding the MRC budget, including annual budget preparations and in-year follow-ups.

Members:

Corey Spence, Donald Gagnon, Doris Ranger, Edward Walsh, Jordan Evans, Pierre Cyr, Sidney Squitti, Sandra Armstrong.

Mandate:

Committee responsible for studying various files relating to environmental issues in the MRC Pontiac, including the regional wetlands and water management plan (PRMHH), the residual materials management plan (PGMR), the Climate Plan, and all other environment-related subjects, as requested by the Council of Mayors.

Members:

Corey Spence, Pierre Cyr, Edward Walsh, Jordan Evans, Sandra Armstrong, Kevin Murphy, Valerie Twolan-Graham, Sidney Squitti, Jennifer Quaile.