The board of directors shall be responsible, in particular, for(1) identifying priorities in relation to the needs of the population to be served and the services to be offered, taking into account the state of the health and welfare of the population of its region, the sociocultural and linguistic characteristics of that population and the sub-regional and socioeconomic characteristics of the region, and establishing orientations in respect thereof;
(2) apportioning equitably the human, material and financial resources at its disposal, taking into account the same characteristics as those mentioned in paragraph 1, and ensuring that they are used economically and efficiently;
(3) appointing the senior management officers and, in accordance with section 63, the regional service quality and complaints commissioner;
(4) (subparagraph repealed);
(5) adopting the strategic plan and the annual management report;
(6) approving the management and accountability agreement;
(7) approving the financial statements; and
(8) ensuring that performance is monitored and results are reported.