(a) Each member of a board shall be selected and shall serve under the provisions of section 26-34, and before beginning a term of office, shall take an oath of office before a notary public, or other officer empowered to administer oaths.
(b) Each member of a board shall serve without pay. However, the actual and necessary traveling expenses incurred in connection with the performance of the member's official duties shall be paid by the department, upon the presentation of vouchers approved by the department.