§ 345. Compensation of attendants of appellate division in third and fourth departments. Each of the attendants appointed by the justices of the appellate division of the fourth department shall receive a compensation of three thousand four hundred fifty dollars per year, payable monthly. Each of the attendants appointed by the justices of the appellate division of the third department shall receive a compensation to be fixed by said justices at not to exceed three thousand four hundred fifty dollars per year, payable monthly. Such attendants shall also be entitled to receive their traveling expenses to and from their homes to the place where said sessions are held, not exceeding once in each term. The compensation of the attendants shall be paid by the department of taxation and finance upon the certificate of the presiding justice of the department.