Sec. 3. The Indiana standardbred advisory board consists of seven (7) members selected as follows:
(1) The chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission, or the chairman's designee, is an ex officio member.
(2) Two (2) members who are members of county fair boards appointed by the governor.
(3) Four (4) members appointed by the governor who have in the past participated or shown an interest in the standardbred industry. This interest may, but does not necessarily have to be, evidenced by virtue of being an owner, driver, veterinarian, trainer, or breeder.
Not more than three (3) of the appointees under subdivisions (2) and (3) may be of the same political party as the chairman of the Indiana horse racing commission.