The committee members shall be entitled to, and shall receive, the same daily legislative compensation, expense allowances, per diem and other compensation which they receive while in legislative session for each weekday, Monday through Friday, during any week in which the committee actually meets. It is provided however, that members must be present each scheduled meeting day during such week in order to receive the full five days compensation. Otherwise, committee members will receive compensation only for those days in which committee meetings are attended. Said committee shall not be paid for more than 30 calendar days in any single interim period. The compensation of committee employees shall be paid as provided in Sections 29-1-9 and 29-1-10.
Ala. Code § 29-2-82 (1975)