On and after January 1, 1983, the provisions of Article 1 (commencing with Section 4000) of Chapter 1 of Part 3 and Articles 2 and 3 (commencing with Section 35720) of Chapter 4 of Part 21 shall apply to actions to reorganize community college districts, as may be applicable, except that whenever any reference is made to the State Board of Education in those provisions the reference shall be deemed, for the purpose of community college district reorganization, to be the Board of Governors of the California Community Colleges.