The growing deficiencies in city halls are the subject of an in-depth investigation by the regional directorates of the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing (MAMH), while the Liberal Party of Quebec (PLQ) and Quebec Solidaire (QS) have called for a parliamentary committee to be convened to study the issue.
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In this context, Minister Andre Laforest announced on Friday on the X Network, to regional directorates MAMH contact Quickly
Check with all the cities in their regions about the situation and offer their services.
The ministry staff, he recalled, Always in favor of municipalities
Specifically the roles and responsibilities of elected officials, human resource management or ethics and professional conduct.
When the situation calls for it, the regional administration can provide more sustained support
added Mrs. Laforest, who made a call Follow up
And Recommendations
For regional administration.
Opposition parties demand parliamentary committee
The PLQ And QSFor their part, the regional planning committee wants to meet urgently to study the issue.
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