Interpreter's Stipend?

[Jfpdi]

Do most boards provide a stipend to the Interpreter? Our board does and I believe it is a valid expense. The interpreter is expected to answer questions and provide rulings throughout the year, run our new candidate class, which means he is out for 8 to 10 nights when he could be home or working games, attend the IAABO fall meeting (yes we reimburse his expenses) as well as attend all of the Board of Director's meetings and member meetings to provide additional training. One of our members seemed to think it was wrong to provide a stipend for the extra work required of this position. Thoughts?