The governor shall appoint, subject to confirmation by the senate as provided in K.S.A. 75-4315b, five commissioners of the Mo-Kan development agency created by compact between the states of Missouri and Kansas. All commissioners so appointed shall be qualified voters in the state and shall reside within the Mo-Kan metropolitan development district, and at least one member shall be appointed from each county located within such district.
K.S.A. 12-2518