Compensation of panelists

(1) A panelist lTIust be paid a fee of $4QI an hour, up to a maximum of $320 a day in ~'lhich a hearing or part of a hearing is held, for the time spent in hearing the claim. The panel chairman must be paid the salTle fee for time spent hearing and deciding any preliminary matter. A panelist must also be a paid fee of $10 an hour for time spent preparing for the hearing. {2} The director may pay additional compensation for travel time and other services under circumstances including but not limited to consideration of weather and distance. (3) A claim for fees is subject to the approval of the direc'tor. (4) 'fo obtain compensation, a panelist and panel chairman shall present a bill for the approval of the director stating the nature of the services performed and itemizing to the one-tenth of an hour time spent. Authority: 27-12-204. MCA. Implemented: 27-12-203(1), MCA