A majority of the authorized membership of the Board is a quorum. The Board shall determine the times and places of its meetings. Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection and to the State budget, each member of the Board is entitled to: compensation of $500 per year, to be paid out of money that the Board collects; and reimbursement for expenses under the Standard State Travel Regulations. The Secretary or designee of the Secretary is not entitled to compensation under this subsection. The Board may employ a staff in accordance with the State budget.