§ 76A-24. Expenses of the Commission. - North Carolina Statutes

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Commission Funds.

§ 76A‑24.  Expenses ofthe Commission.

The pilots association shallpay to the Commission according to rules prescribed by the Commission apercentage of pilotage fees not to exceed two percent (2%) per annum for thepurpose of providing funds to defray the necessary expense of the Commission.The appropriate percentage shall be set on an annual basis by the Commission.The fees paid shall be deposited to a special account with the State Treasurerin the name of the Commission and shall be administered by the Secretary ofCommerce. Surpluses in the account in excess of three thousand dollars ($3,000)at the end of the fiscal year shall be returned to the pilot association on aprorated basis determined and distributed by the Commission. The Commission, incarrying out its duties, may incur necessary legal and auditing expenses andexpenses for its travel and investigation which in addition to the one hundreddollars ($100.00) per meeting fee and other allowances provided by law shall bepaid from the foregoing funds. (1981, c. 910, s. 1; 1983(Reg. Sess., 1984), c. 1081, s. 4.)