The remuneration of members of local authorities is governed by the statutes constituting the various types of local authorities. Most authorities may pay their chairman an annual allowance with a maximum fixed for each type of authority. County councils, for example, may pay up to £500 a year. The maximum payable to mayors and town council chairmen ranges from £500 to 1,500 according to the population of the municipality. Ordinary members of territorial authorities may be paid 30s. for each meeting attended, with a maximum of £78 in any financial year. All local authorities may reimburse members for expenses incurred whilst travelling on official business.