Regional Housing Authorities and boards of commissioners created and organized under the provisions of Sections 11-3-1 through 11-3-6 N.M. Stat. Ann. [repealed] are perpetuated and shall continue to exist as Regional Housing Authorities under the Regional Housing Law. Members of the boards of commissioners of Regional Housing Authorities appointed prior to the effective date of the Regional Housing Law shall continue to serve as members of boards of commissioners, until their terms expire and their successors are appointed and qualified pursuant to the provisions of the Regional Housing Law. All existing contracts and agreements of Regional Housing Authorities in effect on the effective date of the Regional Housing Law shall continue in effect under the provisions of the Regional Housing Law.