The city of Montreal is divided into 19 boroughs (in French, arrondissements), each with a mayor and council. Powers The borough council is responsible for: Fire prevention Removal of household waste and residual materials Funding of community Social and local economic development agencies Planning and management of parks and recreational facilities Cultural and sports facilities, organization of recreational sports and sociocultural activities Maintaining local roads Issuing permits Public consultations for amendments to city planning bylaws Public consultations and dissemination of information to the public Land use planning and borough development. List of Montreal boroughs List of former boroughs Map See also Districts of Montreal History of Montreal Montreal Merger Municipal reorganization in Quebec References External links Official portal of Montréal