57. The governing board may exercise the functions and powers provided for in sections 6.0.1, 17.1 and 17.2, adapted as required.
However, for the purposes of sections 17.1 and 17.2, only a regional college may request that the Minister grant special status to a program of technical studies or apply to the Minister for authorization to establish a college centre for technology transfer. Moreover, the governing board may not exercise the powers conferred on colleges by the second paragraphs of sections 17.1 and 17.2 unless it is so authorized by the regional college.