It establishes the political lines of the city's government and approves regulations of municipal application.
The 64 councillors are elected by direct universal suffrage in a majority system and have a mandate of four years.
Executive Committee is an organ that depends on the Montreal City Council and which has its own decision-making powers.
Is responsible for preparing different documents, such as budgets, contracts, subsidies, financial resources management, regulations, etc., subject to the approval of the City Council.
Borough-based organisations that assume part of the following authorities in their own territorial spheres: urban planning, solid waste collection, culture, social and community development, parks, cleaning, housing, human resources, fire prevention and financial management.