The Board shall meet at least once a month. The chair of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $3,000. Each other member of the Board shall receive an annual salary of $2,500. The chair and each other member of the Board shall be reimbursed for expenses in accordance with the Standard State Travel Regulations. The expenses shall be paid by the county. Subject to § 17–205 of this subtitle, the Board may: employ: a secretary; inspectors; and clerical and other assistants as are necessary; and set the compensation of the employees.