For the purpose of considering the plan proposed by the Alabama State Fair Authority as provided in Section 2-7-3, the commission shall meet at such time or times and at such place or places in the state as may be designated by the chairman of said commission. For traveling to and from any such meeting and for attending the same, each member of the commission shall receive the same travel allowances and per diem expense allowance as are provided for by law for members of the Legislature of the State of Alabama, which said allowances shall be paid to such members by the Alabama State Fair Authority upon said members presenting to the Alabama State Fair Authority verified claims for the same.