(1) The president shall:

(a) preside at all board meetings. In the event that the president is absent from a board meeting, a president pro-tem shall be elected by members present at the meeting to serve for that meeting;

(b) appoint members to serve on committees as may be created and may serve as ex-officio members of all committees with the exception of the screening panel;

(c) serve as the official representative of the board in its contacts with governmental, civic, business, and other organizations;

(d) retain the right to vote on all matters before the board;

(e) perform such other functions as pertain to the office of the president.