172.Until the provisions of paragraphs 3 and 4 of section 371 of the Act respecting health services and social services (chapter S-4.2), enacted by section 163, come into force, each regional board shall manage the public health program determined by the Minister and, for that purpose, establish priorities, organize services and allocate resources. The regional board may also, within the scope of its regional service organization plans and in conformity with the orientations of the Minister, entrust activities relating to the public health program to the institutions it determines.