(a) this Regulation, except for section 6, applies to a board from the commencement of this Regulation to the date of the meeting of the board that follows the third annual meeting after the commencement of this Regulation, both dates inclusive, and

(b) section 6 applies to a board from the commencement of this Regulation to the date of the first annual meeting of the board after the commencement of this Regulation, both dates inclusive.