About the Organization

Jardin communautaire Mile-End is a non-profit organization (OSBL) incorporated in Quebec, located west of Henri-Julien Street and south of Maguire Street in the Mile-End neighbourhood. Its official address is 201 avenue Laurier Est, Bureau 120, Montréal H2T 3H6.

The garden's objectives are to promote urban gardening, provide plots to members, encourage environmentally responsible practices, and strengthen community ties in the neighbourhood.

Membership

There are two types of members: gardeners (jardiniers/jardinières), who register annually with the borough and pay dues, and co-gardeners (co-jardiniers/co-jardinières), who are identified by the primary member.

Member Duties

• Pay annual dues to both the borough and the organization on time
• Respect the JME bylaw and the borough's management guidelines (Cahier de gestion)
• Participate in collective life, including committees and community tasks
• Act with civility and goodwill toward fellow gardeners
• Keep the organization informed of any changes to your contact information
• Not rent or lend your plot in exchange for any form of compensation

Members who fail to meet these obligations may face sanctions ranging from a warning to expulsion, in accordance with the borough's guidelines.

Member Rights

• Garden in peace and participate in all organization activities
• Receive notices and attend Annual General Assemblies (AGAs)
• Vote at AGAs (one vote per plot)
• Run for election to the Board of Directors
• Access meeting minutes, financial records, and the organization's bylaws
• Receive communications from JME

Board of Directors (CA)

The Board of Directors is made up of seven elected members, chosen from among the membership at the Annual General Assembly. Each member serves a one-year term and may serve a maximum of four consecutive terms.

The Board includes a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and three Administrators. Roles are assigned by consensus at the Board's first meeting.

The Board meets at least four times per year. Decisions are made by consensus where possible; otherwise by simple majority vote. Board members serve voluntarily and are not compensated, though reasonable expenses may be reimbursed.

Annual General Assembly (AGA)

The AGA is held annually, no later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year (January 31). Members are notified at least 10 business days in advance by email.

Quorum is 15% of the total number of plots. Each plot has one vote. Decisions require a simple majority. Proxy voting is not permitted.

The AGA agenda must include: adoption of the agenda and previous minutes, financial statements, appointment of a verification committee, activity reports, and election of the new Board.

Committees

The Board may create committees as needed, each coordinated by a lead and an alternate. Committees report to the Board and are dissolved at the end of each Board mandate.

Finances

The fiscal year runs from February 1 to January 31. All banking documents require two authorized signatures. Financial records are reviewed annually by a two-member verification committee elected at the AGA.

Bylaw Amendments

Any changes to the bylaw must first be adopted by the Board, communicated to members within two weeks, and approved at the next AGA (or an extraordinary general assembly).

📄 Read the full bylaw document: Règlements JME (PDF)