576. Every person in office on 24 April 1989 and appointed under a provision replaced by this Act continues to hold office until the expiry of the term for which he was appointed or until he is replaced or until he ceases to perform his duties according to law. The person is deemed, where such is the case, to have been appointed under the corresponding provision of this Act.
The first paragraph does not prevent a person from continuing to perform his duties, notwithstanding the expiry of the term for which he was appointed, until he is replaced or reappointed, where the law so provides.