Board members shall receive reimbursement at the statutory per diem rate for each day actually engaged in official Board duties. Reimbursement for travel expenses shall be made in accordance with amounts established by state law. Official duties include preparation and review of examinations, attendance at official Board meetings, other meetings as directed by the President of the Board, or meetings required by statute or Board rule. Official duties also include the time spent in direct travel to and from the location of Board duties.