(a) It is the intent of the Legislature to provide the following expense allowances in response to a resolution adopted by the County Commission of Chambers County on October 6, 1980.
(b) Each member of the County Commission of Chambers County, except the chairman, shall receive an expense allowance in the amount of one hundred dollars ($100) per month. The chairman shall receive an expense allowance in the amount of two hundred dollars ($200) per month. The allowances may be paid out of any county fund or funds and shall be in addition to any and all other compensation, expenses, and allowances provided for by law.