The general assembly declares that the provisions of sections 2-2-316 to 2-2-319 relate not to compensation but to the necessity of certain traveling expenses and that the purpose is neither to increase compensation nor mileage.
Source: L. 67: p. 956, § 4. C.R.S. 1963: § 63-2-31.
ANNOTATION
Travel expenses for officials come within the definition of "compensation" as that word is used in Colo. Const., art. V. In re Interrogatories by Governor, 163 Colo. 113, 429 P.2d 304 (1967).
But when the allowance for lodging applies only to expenses actually incurred, such allowance cannot be deemed to be salary. In re Interrogatories by Colo. State Senate, 168 Colo. 558, 452 P.2d 391 (1969).