I'm looking for a word that describes the wage given to someone (a committee member) for attending the meetings/sessions of the committee.
I've done some research and have seen this question Is there a word for payments made to freelance workers such as designers? and its answers, and retainer and stipend are the only words that I can think are the most related, but I don't think they're exactly the word I am looking for. Is there another word that would have a closer meaning?
This is my sentence:
Committee members are entitled to receive adequate attendance wage which will be paid by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
Best Answer
I would suggest honorarium: a payment in recognition of acts or professional services for which custom or propriety forbids a price to be set.
(from dictionary.com)
It is paid as as a favour, making it distinct from a wage or fee for service of a more commercial arrangement.