(4) The Governor in Council, on the recommendation of the Minister, may appoint one of the directors of the board to be the Chairperson of the board.
(5) A director is to be paid such remuneration (if any) as is fixed in the director's instrument of appointment and is to be reimbursed for any travelling or personal expenses incurred in connection with the appointment to the board that the Minister thinks are 18 Functions of board of ambulance service (1) The functions of the board of an ambulance service are— (a) to ensure that the objectives of the ambulance service are met to the maximum extent that is practicable; and (b) to develop statements of priorities (where applicable) and strategic plans for the operation of the ambulance service and to monitor compliance with those statements and plans; and (c) to develop financial and business plans, strategies and budgets to ensure the accountable and efficient provision of services by the ambulance service and the long term financial viability of the ambulance service; and (d) to establish and maintain effective systems to ensure that the services provided meet the needs of the communities served by the ambulance service and that the views of users of the services provided are taken into account; and (e) to monitor the performance of the ambulance service to ensure that— (i) the ambulance service operates within its budget; and (ii) its audit and accounting systems accurately reflect the financial position and viability of the ambulance service; and (iii) the ambulance service adheres to its financial and business plans, strategic plans and statements of priorities; and