A member of the regional planning commission may receive a per diem allowance and mileage as is established and paid by the regional commission or, if a per diem allowance or mileage is not established and paid by the regional commission, as is established and paid by the local unit appointing that member for each meeting attended and may be reimbursed for not more than actual expenses incurred as a member of the commission in carrying out the work of the commission. The mileage and reimbursement for not more than actual expenses established under this section shall not exceed the standardized travel regulations of the department of management and budget.