397.2. The Minister may determine, for each region he designates, the composition of each group referred to in subparagraphs 1 to 5 of the first paragraph of section 397 in order to ensure an equitable representation of institutions, reflecting the mission of the centres they operate, of community organizations, regional county municipalities and municipalities whose territories are comprised in the territory of an urban community, educational institutions and socio-economic groups, and of the organizations and associations whose activities are related to the field of health and social services. The Minister may also, in determining the composition of each group, take into account the representation of each part of the territory of the regional board.
The Minister may determine, for each region he designates, whether the groups referred to in each of subparagraphs 1 and 2 of the first paragraph of section 397 are to hold a single election or separate elections, according to the missions of the centres operated by the institutions or the type of services provided by the community organizations.
The Minister may determine, for each region he designates, the number of persons elected by organizations representing socio-economic groups and by organizations and associations whose activities are related to the field of health and social services.
1996, c. 36, s. 38; 1998, c. 39, s. 123.