398. One the election of the members referred to in subparagraphs 1 to 5 of the first paragraph of section 397 has been completed, the members shall, within 30 days, elect three persons by cooptation to the board of directors.
The members shall, by means of the election by cooptation, allow for membership on the board of directors of persons whose competence and skills are considered useful to the administration of the regional board, and ensure just representation of the parts of the territory of the regional board, the sectors of activity or the sociocultural, linguistic or demographic groups of the region as well as the most equitable representation possible of men and women.
Appointments made under this section are not valid unless they are submitted to the Minister for approval.
1991, c. 42, s. 398; 1992, c. 21, s. 42; 1996, c. 36, s. 39.