Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-15: Miss. Code Ann. § 73-57-15

(1) A member of the council shall receive compensation at the daily rate authorized by law for similar boards within this state plus actual and necessary travel and other expenses incurred while engaged in the discharge of official duties in accordance with the standard travel regulations of the State of Mississippi.

(2) Members of the council shall enjoy the same rights of protection from personal liability as those enjoyed by other employees of the state for actions taken while acting under the provisions of this chapter and in the course of their duties.