Sec. 16. (a) Except as provided in subsection (b), upon approval of the initial district plan, the directors are entitled to compensation in an amount that the court orders, but not to exceed:

(1) one hundred dollars ($100) for not more than two (2) regular or specially called board meetings per month; and

(2) fifty dollars ($50) for not more than five (5) days per month devoted to the work of the district in addition to any day for which payment is received under subdivision (1). In addition, the directors shall be reimbursed for actual expenses, including traveling expense at a rate equal to the rate paid to state officers and employees. Claims for expense reimbursement must be accompanied by an itemized written statement approved by a recorded motion of the board.

(b) At any time after all directors have been elected to the board, the directors may receive an increase in compensation up to a reasonable amount that is:

(1) approved by a majority vote of the board of directors; and

(2) authorized by a court order.

(c) An increase in compensation authorized under subsection (b) may not be based upon an increase of any tax, assessment, rates, or charges by the district.

(d) In addition to any compensation the directors may receive under subsection (b), the directors shall be reimbursed for actual expenses, including traveling expenses, at a rate equal to the rate paid to state officers and employees. Claims for expense reimbursement must be accompanied by an itemized written statement approved by a recorded motion of the board of directors.

[Pre-1995 Recodification Citation: 13-3-3-40.]

As added by P.L.1-1995, SEC.26. Amended by P.L.78-2007, SEC.2; P.L.113-2012, SEC.1.