501. In the cases provided for in section 368, the secretaries general of regional school boards whose territories are amalgamated or annexed shall, where necessary, within 30 days before the date on which the modifications take effect, provide jointly for the election of the commissioner representing the parents of the minority of students contemplated in section 146.
In the case provided for in section 369, the secretary general of the school board whose territory is being divided shall, where necessary, assume the same responsibilities in respect of each of the regional school boards resulting from the division.
The election shall be held in accordance with the procedure prescribed in section 146. The persons elected shall remain in office until they are replaced by persons elected pursuant to the said section.