(a) In this section, 'performing the duties of the operating board' means substantive performance of the management or business of a project:(1) including participation in:(A) board and committee meetings;(B) other activities involving the substantive deliberation of business; and(C) pertinent educational programs related to a project; and(2) not including routine or ministerial activities such as the execution of documents, self-preparation for meetings, or other activities requiring a minimal amount of time.(b) This section applies only to an operating board:(1) appointed by a local government corporation; or(2) that is a local government corporation.(c) A member of an operating board is entitled to receive as compensation not more than $150 a day for each day the member actually spends performing the duties of the operating board.(d) The operating board shall set a limit on the amount of compensation a member of the operating board may receive in a year under this section not to exceed $7,200.(e) In addition to Subsection (c), a member of the operating board is entitled to reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses

ng board may receive in a year under this section not to exceed $7,200.(e) In addition to Subsection (c), a member of the operating board is entitled to reimbursement of actual and necessary expenses incurred in performing duties of the operating board.(f) To receive compensation or reimbursement under this section, a member of the operating board must file a verified statement with the local government corporation:(1) showing the number of days the member actually spent performing duties of the operating board; and(2) including a general description of the duties performed for each day of service. Added by Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 281 (H.B. 2702), Sec. 2.55, eff. June 14, 2005.