1917 public laws – Ch.200 Sec.51

How Paid.The Governor may, whenever the public service requires it, order upon special or regular duty any officer or enlisted man of the National Guard or Naval Militia, and the expenses and compensation therefor of such officer and enlisted man shall be paid upon the approval of the Governor and warrant of the Auditor. Such officer and enlisted man shall receive the same pay as officers and enlisted men of the same grade and like service of the Regular Army or Navy: Provided, that officers when on duty in connnection with examining boards, efficiency boards, advisory boards, general or special courts-martial and courts of inquiry, shall be allowed actual expenses and four dollars per diem for such duty: Provided further, that no staff officer who receives a salary from the State as such shall be entitled to any additional compensation other than actual and necessary expenses incurred while traveling upon orders issued by the proper authority.