Mayor of Montreal | |
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since November 16, 2017 | |
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Member of | City Council |
Reports to | Montreal City Council |
Residence | Montreal |
Seat | Montreal City Hall |
Appointer | Directly elected by residents of Montreal |
Term length | Four years, renewable |
Inaugural holder | Jacques Viger |
Formation | June 5, 1833 |
Website | ville |
The mayor of Montreal is head of the executive branch of the Montreal City Council. The current mayor is Valérie Plante, who was elected into office on November 5, 2017, and sworn in on November 16. The office of the mayor administers all city services, public property, police and fire protection, most public agencies, and enforces all city and provincial laws within Montreal, Quebec. The mayor is directly elected by citizens, by a plurality of votes, for a four-year term (unless a vacancy occurs). The mayor's office is located in Montreal City Hall.