(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 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.