The Governor may designate a citizen of the State as its Poet Laureate. The Poet Laureate: may not receive compensation as Poet Laureate; but subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, is entitled to reimbursement for any expenses incurred in the performance of duties as Poet Laureate. Reimbursement under this subsection: shall be paid from the General Emergency Fund of the Board of Public Works; and may not exceed $1,000 in any 1 fiscal year.