The board may:
(1) Hire an executive director, set compensation appropriate for the administrative responsibilities of the position, and delegate to the executive director those duties for daily operation;
(2) Appoint ad hoc committees, if necessary, to conduct the business of the board;
(3) Hire legal counsel as needed;
(4) Employ an administrative assistant or assistants to assist the executive director in the completion of daily activities and responsibilities of this chapter; and (5) Employ or contract with other persons as needed to carry out the work of the board.