With a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Lorraine Picard has over 35 years of experience in accounting practice, consulting, as well as financial and tax planning for municipalities. She is a municipal finance management professional, having started out in municipal auditing to later specialize in tax strategy and municipal financing as a consultant, and finally as a public servant. Lorraine carries out tax planning, develops various financial policies, represents the city on various committees, advises the finance directorate and other branches, and acts as an expert in municipal finance and taxation in various jurisdictions.