The board is authorized to contract with the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority for the inclusion in any health insurance plan or plans established under this article of the employees and retiring employees of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority and their spouses and dependent children, as defined by the regulations of the board. It shall be the duty of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority to deduct from the salary or other remuneration of its employees such payment as may be required under the board's regulations. In addition, it shall be the duty of the Georgia Agrirama Development Authority to make the employer contributions required for the operation of such plan or plans.