169. On the first Monday following the organization of a school municipality, and in subsequent years on the first Monday following the notice of the election of school commissioners or trustees, or, when no election has been held, on the first Monday following the notice given to those appointed by the Government, the school commissioners or trustees shall meet to elect their chairman, who must be chosen from amongst themselves and who shall remain in office until the appointment of a successor.
At such meeting, the secretary-treasurer shall also be engaged, if necessary.
If such meeting cannot be held on the day fixed, it may be held on any other day of the same week.
R. S. 1964, c. 235, s. 189.