(a)(1) In Lee County, all chief election inspectors who work at polling places are entitled to an additional per diem allowance in an amount, together with any other allowances, which shall total one hundred dollars ($100) per day, plus fifteen dollars ($15) per day for actual attendance at the school of instructions held prior to each election.
(2) In Lee County, all other election officials who work at polling places are entitled to an additional per diem allowance in an amount, together with any other allowances, which shall total seventy-five dollars ($75) per day, plus fifteen dollars ($15) per day for actual attendance at the school of instructions held prior to each election.
(3) The compensation provided for in this section shall be paid from the general fund of the county.
(b) Any actions taken by the Lee County Commission in the appropriation and expenditure of county funds in the payment of additional compensation or allowances to chief election inspectors and all other election officials who worked at polling places in Lee County from November 5, 2000, and prior to May 14, 2004, for duties performed are ratified and confirmed.