(1) To assist in the evaluation of applicants for admission to the practice of law, the Supreme Court may appoint a Board of Bar Examiners.
(2) The Supreme Court shall make reasonable allowances to each member of the Board of Bar Examiners for his services, for necessary clerical assistance and for necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his duties, such allowances to be paid at such times as the court directs. The court may make allowances to other persons for services and expenses necessary or proper in connection with the conducting of examinations of applicants for admission to practice law. The allowances provided for in this subsection shall be paid out of such appropriation as is made for the purpose.