Ward 2 Coun. Michael Vagnini was elected for another term as chair of Greater Sudbury's police services board Thursday.
Former city councillor Fran Caldarelli was elected vice-chair at the meeting. The board elects a new chair and vice-chair each year.
Leaving the board is Ward 3 Coun. Gerry Montpellier, who has been city council's representative along with Vagnini since the last city council term. That means council will have to appoint another representative. Under provincial rules, cities the size of Sudbury have two members of city council on the board, two are appointed by the province and one member is a joint appoint agreed on by both.
Vagnini said he was sorry to see his colleague leave.
“I feel like I'm losing my best friend,” he said.
Chief Paul Pedersen thanked Montpellier for his service and praised the common sense approach he brought to issues.
“You bring the voice of the people to the board,” Pedersen said.
Montpellier thanked members and staff for their guidance during his time on the board, explaining it was time for him to move on.
“Do I have to give back my gun?” he joked.
In addition to Vagnini and Caldarelli, the board includes Dr. Rayudu Koka and Angela Recollet.
