Formation and Pre-Elective History
The bill stated that the first aldermen were to be:
- Luc Larose, professional engineer, of Sainte-Thérèse
- Germain Laplante, workman, of the parish of Sainte-Thérèse-de-Blainville
- J. André Laferrière, land surveyor, of Montreal
- Peter McKenzie, financier, of Pointe-Claire
- Gerald M. Barlow, manager, of Montreal
- Donald Kirk, professional engineer, of Westmount
- John J. Seguier, gentleman, of Montreal.
The first sitting of the Council occurred on May 9, 1960; John J. Seguier was named mayor by the aldermen, as the law provided. At the same time Luc Larose resigned and was immediately replaced by Edward Whittingham, manager, of Montreal West.
On November 13, 1963, alderman Germain Laplante resigned and was immediately replaced by J. Albert Clément, engineer.
On November 18, 1964, alderman Gerald M. Barlow resigned; on December 12, Peter McKenzie resigned. They were replaced that day by aldermen J. C. Sarault and Arthur E. Ainger, both of Lorraine.
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