The board shall implement and administer all aspects of the pilot program and determine any future expansion or continuation of the pilot program as authorized by Chapter 671, Texas Government Code. This includes the authority to execute contracts as necessary, to establish operating procedures, hours of operation, applicable fees and co-payments, administrative costs, and all other administrative and operational functions for the pilot program. The executive director is vested with the authority to implement and make all administrative decisions related to the pilot program that are vested in the board, including the determination of any future expansion or continuation of the pilot program as authorized by Chapter 671, Texas Government Code, subject to the basic and general policies, rules and regulations and appellate jurisdiction of the board.