C-27.1 - Municipal Code of Québec

Section 1061 Disposition versions

2018-06-30

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R‐15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Likewise, a loan by-law requires only the approval of the Minister if

(1)  the object of the by-law is to carry out road construction, drinking water supply or waste water disposal work, work to eliminate a risk for the health or safety of persons, work required to comply with an obligation under an Act or regulation, or any incidental expenditure; and

(2)  the repayment of the loan is assured by the general revenues of the municipality or is entirely borne by the owners of immovables in the entire territory of the municipality.

A loan by-law also requires only the approval of the Minister if a subsidy has been granted for at least 50% of the expenditure to be incurred and payment of the subsidy is assured by the Government or one of its ministers or bodies. In such a case, the Minister may, however, require that the loan by-law be submitted for approval to the qualified voters.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

Before approving a loan by-law of a regional county municipality the purpose of which is to finance its financial participation in the operation of an enterprise referred to in section 111 of the Municipal Powers Act (chapter C‐47.1), the Minister may order the regional county municipality to submit the by-law for approval to the qualified voters in the local municipalities that must contribute to the payment of the expenditures relating to the operation of the enterprise.

The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (chapter E‐2.2) applies, with the necessary modifications, to the approval required under the seventh paragraph.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196; 2005, c. 50, s. 24; 2006, c. 31, s. 43; 2009, c. 26, s. 109; 2017, c. 13, s. 109; I.N. 2018-06-30.

2017-06-16

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R‐15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Likewise, a loan by-law requires only the approval of the Minister if

(1)  the object of the by-law is to carry out road construction, drinking water supply or waste water disposal work, work to eliminate a risk for the health or safety of persons, work required to comply with an obligation under an Act or regulation, or any incidental expenditure; and

(2)  the repayment of the loan is assured by the general revenues of the municipality or is entirely borne by the owners of immovables in the entire territory of the municipality.

A loan by-law also requires only the approval of the Minister if a subsidy has been granted for at least 50% of the expenditure to be incurred and payment of the subsidy is assured by the Government or one of its ministers or bodies. In such a case, the Minister may, however, require that the loan by-law be submitted for approval to the qualified voters.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

Before approving a loan by-law of a regional county municipality the purpose of which is to finance its financial participation in the operation of an enterprise referred to in section 111 of the Municipal Powers Act (chapter C‐47.1), the Minister may order the regional county municipality to submit the by-law for approval to the qualified voters in the local municipalities that must contribute to the payment of the expenditures relating to the operation of the enterprise.

The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (chapter E‐2.2) applies, with the necessary modifications, to the approval required under the fifth paragraph.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196; 2005, c. 50, s. 24; 2006, c. 31, s. 43; 2009, c. 26, s. 109; 2017, c. 13, s. 109.

2009-06-17

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Regions and Land Occupancy.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R‐15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

Before approving a loan by-law of a regional county municipality the purpose of which is to finance its financial participation in the operation of an enterprise referred to in section 111 of the Municipal Powers Act (chapter C‐47.1), the Minister may order the regional county municipality to submit the by-law for approval to the qualified voters in the local municipalities that must contribute to the payment of the expenditures relating to the operation of the enterprise.

The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (chapter E‐2.2) applies, with the necessary modifications, to the approval required under the fifth paragraph.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196; 2005, c. 50, s. 24; 2006, c. 31, s. 43; 2009, c. 26, s. 109.

2006-06-15

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Regions.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R‐15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

Before approving a loan by-law of a regional county municipality the purpose of which is to finance its financial participation in the operation of an enterprise referred to in section 111 of the Municipal Powers Act (chapter C‐47.1), the Minister may order the regional county municipality to submit the by-law for approval to the qualified voters in the local municipalities that must contribute to the payment of the expenditures relating to the operation of the enterprise.

The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (chapter E‐2.2) applies, with the necessary modifications, to the approval required under the fifth paragraph.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196; 2005, c. 50, s. 24; 2006, c. 31, s. 43.

2006-01-01

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Regions.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R-15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

Before approving a loan by-law of a regional county municipality the purpose of which is to finance a contribution to the common stock of a limited partnership formed under section 111 of the Municipal Powers Act (chapter C-47.1), the Minister may order the regional county municipality to submit the by-law for approval to the qualified voters in the local municipalities that must contribute to the payment of the expenditures relating to the partnership.

The Act respecting elections and referendums in municipalities (chapter E-2.2) applies, with the necessary modifications, to the approval required under the fifth paragraph.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196; 2005, c. 50, s. 24.

2005-06-17

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Regions.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R-15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250; 2005, c. 28, s. 196.

2003-12-18

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs, Sports and Recreation.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R-15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5; 2003, c. 19, s. 250.

2003-07-16

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Greater Montréal.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications or the financing of an amount the municipality must pay in respect of an unfunded actuarial liability or an amount established pursuant to subparagraph 4 of the second paragraph of section 137 of the Supplemental Pension Plans Act (chapter R-15.1), determined by an actuarial valuation of a pension plan to which the municipality contributes, requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13; 2003, c. 3, s. 5.

1999-10-27

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Greater Montréal.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455; 1999, c. 43, s. 13.

1996-05-08

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the municipality, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53; 1996, c. 2, s. 455.

1992-06-23

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the corporation, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local corporation referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

However, a loan by-law the sole purpose of which is the preparation of plans and specifications requires only the approval of the Minister.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764; 1992, c. 27, s. 53.

1988-01-01

1061. Every loan and every issue of bonds made by the corporation, in payment or for aid, shall be effected under a by-law, subject to any provision to the contrary.

Every by-law of a local corporation referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the qualified voters and by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, every by-law of a regional county municipality referred to in the first paragraph must be approved by the Minister.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76; 1987, c. 57, s. 764.

1985-01-01

1061. (1)  Corporation loans, by a bond issue or otherwise, and issues of bonds, in payment or for aid, are effected only under a by-law to that effect which, in order to come into force and effect, must be approved by the municipal electors who are owners of taxable immovables, in accordance with this article, and subsequently authorized by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

(2)  A public meeting of the municipal electors who are owners of taxable immovables shall be held after the passing of such by-law, at the place, on the day and at the time fixed by the council for such purpose.

(3)  Such meeting shall be held between 7 and 10 o’clock in the evening, on or before the thirtieth day after the date of the passing of the by-law, after the secretary-treasurer has given a notice of convocation of at least 10 clear days.

(4)  The public notice must mention:

(a)  the number, the title and the object of the by-law and the date of its adoption by the council; in addition, when the by-law imposes a special tax on the immovables of one sector or zone excluding all or some other zones or sectors, the notice must illustrate by means of a sketch the perimeter of such sector or zone, using, whenever possible, street names or road names or numbers, as the case may be. The title of the notice must clearly identify the electors who are owners of taxable immovables to whom it is addressed and, where that applies, give a summary description of the sector or zone in question;

(b)  the right of electors who are property-owners of taxable immovables to demand, at a public meeting called for that purpose, that the by-law be submitted to a poll, the number of such persons required in order that a poll he held and that, failing such number, the by-law will be deemed to have been approved by them;

(c)  the place, date and time of the public meeting.

(5)  The public meeting shall be presided by the mayor or the pro-mayor or, if they are absent, by a councillor.

(6)  The secretary-treasurer, acting as secretary of the meeting, shall read this article and the by-law and submit the latter to the electors present who are qualified to vote on such by-law.

(7)  Two hours after the end of the reading of this article and the by-law, the latter is deemed to have received the approval of the electors who are owners of taxable immovables unless the number of such persons present who have requested that a poll be held is:

(a)  not less than 13, plus 10% of the number of electors who are owners of taxable immovables in excess of the first 25 when the number of such electors is more than 25;

(b)  not less than the majority, if the number of electors who are owners of taxable immovables is 25 or less. In computing a percentage for the purposes of this subarticle, any fraction or decimal shall count as one unit and only the electors who are property-owners qualified to vote on the by-law on the day of its adoption by the council are to be taken into consideration, subject, as the case may be, to article 1084.

(8)  When a poll is not demanded at the public meeting provided for in this article, the by-law is deemed to have been approved by the electors, even in the case of article 1084; if a poll is held and if the corporation is then placed in one of the situations provided for in article 1084, the by-law must be voted on according to the proportions enacted in the said article.

(9)  Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, any loan by-law of a regional county municipality must in all cases be approved by the Minister of Municipal Affairs but does not require to be approved by the persons qualified to vote.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51; 1984, c. 38, s. 76.

0001-01-01

1061. (1)  Corporation loans, by a bond issue or otherwise, and issues of bonds, in payment or for aid, are effected only under a by-law to that effect which, in order to come into force and effect, must be approved by the municipal electors who are owners of taxable immovables, in accordance with this article, and subsequently authorized by the Minister of Municipal Affairs.

(2)  A public meeting of the municipal electors who are owners of taxable immovables shall be held after the passing of such by-law, at the place, on the day and at the time fixed by the council for such purpose.

(3)  Such meeting shall be held between 7 and 10 o’clock in the evening, on or before the thirtieth day after the date of the passing of the by-law, after the secretary-treasurer has given a notice of convocation of at least 10 clear days.

(4)  The public notice must mention:

(a)  the number, the title and the object of the by-law and the date of its adoption by the council; in addition, when the by-law imposes a special tax on the immovables of one sector or zone excluding all or some other zones or sectors, the notice must illustrate by means of a sketch the perimeter of such sector or zone, using, whenever possible, street names or road names or numbers, as the case may be. The title of the notice must clearly identify the electors who are owners of taxable immovables to whom it is addressed and, where that applies, give a summary description of the sector or zone in question;

(b)  the right of electors who are property-owners of taxable immovables to demand, at a public meeting called for that purpose, that the by-law be submitted to a poll, the number of such persons required in order that a poll he held and that, failing such number, the by-law will be deemed to have been approved by them;

(c)  the place, date and time of the public meeting.

(5)  The public meeting shall be presided by the mayor or the pro-mayor or, if they are absent, by a councillor.

(6)  The secretary-treasurer, acting as secretary of the meeting, shall read this article and the by-law and submit the latter to the electors present who are qualified to vote on such by-law.

(7)  Two hours after the end of the reading of this article and the by-law, the latter is deemed to have received the approval of the electors who are owners of taxable immovables unless the number of such persons present who have requested that a poll be held is:

(a)  not less than 13, plus 10 percent of the number of electors who are owners of taxable immovables in excess of the first 25 when the number of such electors is more than 25;

(b)  not less than the majority, if the number of electors who are owners of taxable immovables is 25 or less. In computing a percentage for the purposes of this paragraph, any fraction or decimal shall count as one unit and only the electors who are property-owners qualified to vote on the by-law on the day of its adoption by the council are to be taken into consideration, subject, as the case may be, to article 1084.

(8)  When a poll is not demanded at the public meeting provided for in this article, the by-law is deemed to have been approved by the electors, even in the case of articles 1080 and 1084; if a poll is held and if the corporation is then placed in one of the situations provided for in articles 1080 and 1084, the by-law must be voted on according to the proportions enacted in article 1080, or as the case may be, article 1084.

(9)  Notwithstanding any inconsistent provision of this Code, the county corporation may, by by-law requiring no other approval than that of the Minister of Municipal Affairs and that of the Commission Municipale du Québec, prescribe, for county purposes, any long term loan the capital of which, when added to the capital balance of the other loans contracted by the same corporation under this subarticle, does not exceed $50 000.

M.C. 1916, a. 758; 1917-18, c. 60, s. 19; 1921, c. 48, s. 29; 1926, c. 34, s. 7; 1928, c. 94, s. 19; 1937, c. 51, s. 6; 1941, c. 69, s. 21; 1942, c. 69, s. 9; 1963 (1st sess.), c. 65, s. 10; 1975, c. 82, s. 35; 1977, c. 5, s. 14; 1979, c. 36, s. 51.