The Internal Regulation of the Comité paritaire de l’industrie des services automobiles de la région de Montréal establishes comprehensive rules governing the operations and internal management of the parity committee. Adopted in accordance with sections 18 and 22 of the Act respecting collective agreement decrees, this regulation applies to contracting parties, board members, employees, and consultants associated with the committee. The parity committee’s mission is to oversee and enforce compliance with the Decree respecting the automotive services industry in the Montréal region. Its specific responsibilities include advising employees and employers about their employment conditions, exercising legal recourses related to the Decree or the Act, and managing complaints regarding employment standards.

The committee is governed by a board of directors consisting of 14 members, evenly representing employer and union parties. Employer representatives are drawn from a variety of associations within the automotive industry, such as the Corporation des concessionnaires d’automobiles de Montréal inc. and the Automobile Industries Association of Canada, while union representatives come from groups like Unifor Local 4511 and the Syndicat national des employés de garage du Québec inc. Substitutes can be appointed to replace absent members, ensuring continuity and full participation. Board members must provide documentation confirming their appointment and receive training on their responsibilities. Their term is one year, renewable up to a maximum of 12 years, and a vacancy is promptly filled following specific procedures. Members absent from three consecutive regular meetings without valid reason lose their seat automatically.

The board organizes its work through regular monthly meetings, excluding August, with special meetings convened as needed by leadership or member request, and an annual meeting held before March’s end to elect new leadership and appoint an auditor. Meetings typically occur at the head office or within the territorial scope defined by the automotive industry decree, and may use technological means to facilitate participation. A quorum requires at least eight members, with balanced representation from employers and unions. Decisions are made by majority vote, with the chair holding a casting vote in case of a tie. The board can also establish subcommittees to support its work, and procedural matters not addressed by the regulation are resolved according to Victor Morin’s Code de procédure des assemblées délibérantes.

Additionally, the regulation sets rules for the appointment and duties of key employees, notably the general manager and secretary. The general manager, serving full-time, is responsible for the daily management of the committee, ensuring operations align with legal standards and the board’s strategic directions. Duties include overseeing staff hiring and evaluation, managing archives and records, attending and implementing board decisions, preparing reports and financial statements, and safeguarding the committee’s financial integrity through proper accounting practices. The general manager must also maintain insurance coverage, support the board in developing strategic and ethical frameworks, process communications efficiently, and manage procurement and payment processes.

Quebec (547-2025) April 23, 2025
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