The authority for the selection and employment of the director of a special education cooperative established pursuant to sections 125A.03 to 125A.24 and 125A.65 or section 471.59 is vested in the governing board of the cooperative. Notwithstanding the provisions of section 122A.40, subdivision 10 or 11, no individual shall have a right to employment as a director based on seniority or order of employment by the cooperative.