Members of the consortium and any committees created by the consortium shall not receive compensation for serving on the consortium or its committees, but may be reimbursed for attendance at meetings in accordance with the comprehensive travel regulations promulgated by the commissioner of finance and administration and approved by the attorney general and reporter. All appropriate state agencies, the Tennessee board of regents and the University of Tennessee system shall provide assistance to the consortium and its committees.
T.C.A. § 49-15-110