(a) There is in the state government the California Nursery Producers Commission. The commission shall be composed of 14 producers nominated and elected by and from producers, and one public member.
(b) Eligible persons from within the respective districts shall elect four producers from District 1, four producers from District 2, and four producers from District 3. All eligible persons shall elect two members at large.
(c) The public member shall be appointed to the commission by the secretary from nominees recommended by the commission.
(d) The secretary and other appropriate individuals, as determined by the commission, shall be ex officio members of the commission.