11-28.3-08. Powers of board of directors

11-28.3-08. Powers of board of directors The board of directors shall have the following general powers to: 1. Develop a general emergency medical service program for the district. 2. Make an annual estimate of the probable expense of carrying out the program. 3. Annually certify that estimate to the proper county auditor in the manner provided by section 11-28.3-09. 4. Manage and conduct the business affairs of the district. 5. Make and execute contracts in the name of and on behalf of the district with regard to a general emergency medical service program. 6. Purchase or lease ambulances, or other emergency vehicles, supplies, and other real or personal property as shall be necessary and proper to carry out the general emergency medical service program of the district. 7. Incur indebtedness on behalf of the district within the limits prescribed by section 11-28.3-10, authorize the issuance of evidences of indebtedness permitted under section 11-28.3-10, and pledge any real or personal property owned or acquired by the district as security for the same. 8. If emergency medical services are not provided by a licensed ambulance service under chapter 23-27, a district may organize, establish, equip, maintain, and supervise an emergency medical service company to serve the district. 9. Generally perform all acts necessary to fully carry out the purposes of this chapter.