52. In appointing the members of the Assembly of Partners, the Company ensures that it is representative of the local and Native communities in the territories of Nunavik, James Bay–Eeyou Istchee, Côte-Nord and northern Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean and the main sectors of activity concerned.
Any vacancy during the term of office of a member of the Assembly of Partners is filled in the manner prescribed for the appointment of the member to be replaced.
At the expiry of their terms, the members of the Assembly of Partners remain in office until they are replaced or reappointed.