§ 17:5 — Compensation of board members

Each member of the board shall be paid the same per diem provided by law for members of the state legislature for each day of actual attendance at meetings of the board or of a committee appointed by the board on which the member serves, or while on business for the board assigned by it, plus travel and other necessary expenses incurred in the performance of official duties. Reimbursement of travel and expenses shall be in conformity with regulations governing such expenses of state officials.

Legislative History

Acts 1975, No. 274, §1; Acts 1999, No. 722, §1.