California Code, Fish and Game Code - FGC § 14100

In furtherance of the provisions contained in the compact there shall be three members of the Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission from the State of California, appointed by the Governor by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.  One such commissioner shall be the administrative or other officer of the department or agency of this state charged with the conservation of its marine fisheries resources;  another commissioner shall be a Member of the Legislature of this state who is a member of a committee on interstate cooperation of the said Legislature, and another member shall be a citizen of this state who shall have wide knowledge of and interest in the marine fisheries problem.