The executive director shall appoint a regional director in each county. Each regional director shall be exempt from chapter 76, and shall answer to the executive director. The regional director shall:
(1) Oversee the youth services centers located in the director's region;
(2) Assist the executive director in coordinating, monitoring, and evaluating all programs and activities operated by the office within its region;
(3) Advise the executive director on any pertinent issue related to the youth service system within the director's region; and
(4) Provide staff support for the regional advisory board located in the director's region.