Each Commission member and alternate is entitled to compensation at a rate established by the Governor, and for reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his or her duties. If a State employee is appointed as a Commission member or an alternate, that State employee is not entitled to compensation in addition to such employee's regular pay. At least annually by December 31, Commission members and alternates appointed under this section shall report to the Governor and the Commissioner of Public Service on their activities conducted in representing the State on the Commission. The report shall include an itemization of compensation paid and expenses incurred. Compensation and expenses of Commission members and alternates shall be included in the annual budget of the Department of Public Service and shall be specifically identified in the budget report filed pursuant to 32 V.S.A. §§ 306 and 307. (Added 1993, No. 137 (Adj. Sess.), § 2; amended 2011, No. 47, § 20s, eff. May 25, 2011.)