Subject to the provisions of Kan. Stat. Ann. § 74-6709, and amendments thereto, the commission shall be composed of 30 members, 15 of whom shall be appointed by the governor. Of the members appointed by the governor, preference shall be shown for Kansans representing each of the following:

(a) Industry;

(b) labor;

(c) community-based independent living programs;

(d) rehabilitation programs;

(e) education programs;

(f) disability or rehabilitation research programs; and

(g) private, nonprofit organizations serving Kansans with disabilities. At least eight of the members appointed by the governor shall be Kansans with disabilities.