APPOINTMENT AND RECRUITMENT OF STAFF AND EMPLOYEES.

(a) The board may provide that the district administrator has the authority to employ or appoint to the staff doctors, nurses, technicians, and any other employees as necessary for the efficient operation of the district.

(b) The board may spend district money, enter into agreements, and take other necessary action to recruit physicians and other persons to serve as medical staff members or district employees, including:

(1) advertising and marketing;

(2) paying travel, recruitment, and relocation expenses;

(3) providing a loan or scholarship to a physician or a person who:

(A) is currently enrolled in health care education courses at an institution of higher education; and

(B) contractually agrees to become a district employee or medical staff member; or

(4) paying the tuition or other expenses of a full-time medical student or other student in a health occupation who:

(A) is enrolled in and is in good standing at an accredited medical school, college, or university; and

(B) contractually agrees to become a district employee or independent contractor in return for that assistance.