21 (1) A transition board shall be established by a regulation made under this section.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (1). Same (2) The transition board is a corporation without share capital and is composed of such persons as the Minister may appoint, including non-voting members.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (2). Chair (3) The Minister may designate a member of the board as its chair.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (3). Remuneration (4) The members of the board are entitled to be paid the remuneration and expenses authorized by a regulation made under this section.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (4). Function (5) The primary function of the transition board is to facilitate the transition from the old municipalities, the divided municipalities and their local boards to the town, the Town of Norfolk and their local boards, (a) by controlling the decisions of the old municipalities, divided municipalities and their local boards that could have significant financial consequences for the town, the Town of Norfolk and their local boards; and (b) by developing business plans for the town, the Town of Norfolk and their local boards in order to maximize the efficiency and costs savings of this new municipal structure.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (5). Powers and duties (6) The transition board has such powers and duties for the purposes of this Act and the Town of Norfolk Act, 1999 as may be prescribed by a regulation made under this section, in addition to the powers and duties set out in this Act and in that Act.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (6). Power to delegate (7) The transition board may authorize one or more of its members to exercise a power or perform a duty under this Act or under the Town of Norfolk Act, 1999 on its behalf.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (7). Other powers (8) The transition board may hire staff, arrange for facilities and obtain expert services, as it considers necessary to perform its functions.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (8). Regulations (9) The Minister may make regulations providing for the matters referred to in this section as matters to be dealt with or prescribed by a regulation made under this section.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (9). Same (10) Without limiting the generality of subsection (9), a regulation respecting the powers and duties of the transition board may, (a) set out the powers and duties of the board with respect to the Minister, the board itself, the town and its local boards, the Town of Norfolk and its local boards, the old municipalities and their local boards and the divided municipalities and their local boards; (b) provide that the board shall be deemed to be a municipality, including a regional municipality, for the purpose of any Act, which Act would then apply to the board with the modifications specified in the regulation; (c) authorize the board to issue guidelines with respect to the matters specified in the regulation; (d) specify matters relating to the procedures and operations of the board.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (10). Same (11) A regulation under this section may be general or specific in its application.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (11). Application of guidelines (12) A guideline authorized under clause (10) (c) and issued by the transition board may provide that it applies with respect to actions taken before the guidelines were issued.  1999, c. 14, Sched. B, s. 21 (12).