Up to 28 members appointed by the Governor, including the director of Explore Minnesota Tourism, who serves as chair; 11 representatives of statewide associations representing bed and breakfast establishments, golf, festivals and events, counties, convention and visitors bureaus, lodging, resorts, trails, campgrounds, restaurants, and chambers of commerce; 5 representatives - one from each of the tourism marketing regions of the state; 6 representatives of the tourism business representing transportation, retail, travel agencies, tour operators, travel media, and convention facilities; 1 or more ex-officio non-voting members including at least one from the University of Minnesota Tourism Center; 4 legislators, two from each house, one each from the two largest political party caucuses in each house; and other persons, if any, as designated from time to time by the Governor.