Each member of a board is entitled to compensation at a rate equal to Step A, Range 20, of the salary schedule in Alaska Stat. § 39.27.011(a) for Juneau, Alaska, for each day going to and from and for each day in actual attendance at board meetings. For other meetings or conferences authorized by a board a member shall receive compensation at a rate equal to one-half of Step A, Range 20, of the salary schedule in Alaska Stat. § 39.27.011(a) for Juneau, Alaska, for each day going to and from and for each day in actual attendance. Each member of a board is also entitled to travel expenses and per diem authorized for boards and commissions under Alaska Stat. § 39.20.180.