§ 9-304. Full-time duties; compensation

   (a) Full-time duties. --

   (1) Each member of the Commission shall devote full time to the duties of office.

   (2) While on the Commission, a member may not:

      (i) practice law;

      (ii) hold any political employment under State or federal law; or

      (iii) hold any other position or engage in any business that interferes or is inconsistent with any duty of office.

(b) Compensation and reimbursement for expenses. --

   (1) Each member of the Commission is entitled to:

      (i) the salary provided in the State budget; and

      (ii) reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations, as provided in the State budget.

   (2) The annual salary of a member of the Commission:

      (i) shall at least equal the salary provided in the State budget for a judge of the district court; and

      (ii) for the Chairman, shall be at least $ 1,500 more than the salary of the other members.

   (3) Except as provided in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection, a member of the Commission may not receive a fee or perquisite for the discharge of any duty of office.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 101, § 1, 3; 1991, ch. 8, § 2.