(a) In Franklin County, in addition to any and all other compensation, salary, and expense allowances provided for by law, there shall be paid to each member of the board of registrars an expense allowance in an amount of five dollars ($5) per day. It is the intent of this section to neither increase nor decrease the compensation of members of the board of registrars.
(b) The expense allowance paid under this section shall be paid out of the county general fund and shall be paid only when the members actually attend meetings.
(c) The operation of this section shall be retroactive to May 4, 1982, and all actions taken and payments made pursuant thereto on and after that date are ratified and confirmed.