{"id":15474,"date":"2019-05-09T19:58:12","date_gmt":"2019-05-09T19:58:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cantondehatley.ca\/?p=15474"},"modified":"2019-05-10T13:06:28","modified_gmt":"2019-05-10T13:06:28","slug":"north-hatley-and-canton-de-hatley-to-conduct-merger-study","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cantondehatley.ca\/en\/north-hatley-and-canton-de-hatley-to-conduct-merger-study\/","title":{"rendered":"North Hatley and Canton de Hatley to conduct merger study"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>A recurring topic<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The possible merger between Canton de Hatley and North Hatley has been a recuring topic.\u00a0 The idea has been suggested, over the last years, by citizens and some local and provincial elected officials.\u00a0 The municipalities physical proximity and many common files have the topic resurface regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Opinions and facts<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The idea of a merger almost immediately provokes an opinion\nin individuals, whether they be involved in municipal administration or\nnot.&nbsp; This having been said, whether we are instinctively for or against\nthe idea, there is a missing element&nbsp;: an objective and expert analysis of\nthe facts and data to support one\u2019s position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial aspects<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first concern is financial.&nbsp; We can\u2019t hide from the\nfact that Canton de Hatley and North Hatley have very distinct financial\nrealities.&nbsp; Can these realities be reconciled in a way that is\nadvantageous to both municipalities?&nbsp; What would be the impact on citizens\ntaxes? What other financial benefits or drawbacks might there be?&nbsp; At\nfirst glance we might all pronounce our own judgement.&nbsp; On the other hand,\na study will allow us, one way or another, to provide the financial aspects\ndebate with some reliable &amp; shared information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cooperation and independence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The municipalities of Canton de Hatley and North Hatley\nalready share many files.&nbsp; Whether it be for garbage collection, water\ntreatment or many others.&nbsp; However, both municipalities also have their\ndistinct identities.&nbsp; This more fundamental question and others are not\nset aside but would be part of a larger reflection if the results of the study\ninvite us to move forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Financial assistance<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ministry of municipal affairs refunds 50% of the cost a\nmunicipal merger study , up to 10&nbsp;000 $.&nbsp; To receive the financial\nassistance, a consultant needs to be hired by both municipalities and a copy of\nthe municipal resolutions authorizing such a study must be submitted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Proactive study<br>\n<\/strong>It\u2019s important to mention that this study is not part of a merger process,\nwhich has its own well defined legal process.&nbsp; The goal is to help us know\nif such a process might be considered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We think it\u2019s important to be proactive and take advantage\nof any opportunities for the municipality.&nbsp; That\u2019s why we want to take\nadvantage of the fact that such a study might be financed at 50% by the\ngovernment, with the other 50% being shared equally with North Hatley.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We hope to see clear on this issue.&nbsp; Do the facts\ninvite us to consider, yes or no, an eventual merger process?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Canton de Hatley council,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Martin Primeau<br>\nMayor<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A recurring topic The possible merger between Canton de Hatley and North Hatley has been a recuring topic.\u00a0 The idea has been suggested, over the last years, by citizens and some local and provincial elected officials.\u00a0 The municipalities physical proximity and many common files have the topic resurface regularly. 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