; and (ii) carry out such other functions as the co-chairperson designating the professional staff member may specify. (c) Payment of expenses (1) In general The expenses of the Commission shall be paid from the Contingent Fund of the Senate, out of the account of Miscellaneous Items, upon vouchers approved jointly by the co-chairpersons (except that vouchers shall not be required for the disbursement of salaries of employees who are paid at an annual rate of pay). (2) Amounts available For any fiscal year, not more than $200,000 shall be expended for employees and expenses.