Sec. 1-a. In counties having a population of not less than thirty-two thousand, three hundred and twelve (32,312) and not more than thirty-two thousand, three hundred and twenty (32,320), according to the last preceding Federal Census, the County Boards of Trustees may make such provisions that they deem necessary for office and traveling expenses of County Superintendent of Public Instruction, provided that the amount of such expenditures for office and traveling expenses shall not exceed the sum of Six Hundred Dollars ($600) per annum. The amount allowed shall be paid in the manner and in accordance with now existing laws governing the maintenance of office of the County Superintendent.