(a) The governor shall appoint board members on the basis of their qualifications to make decisions that are compatible with the welfare of the community and of individual offenders. The governor shall appoint members who are able to consider the character and background of offenders and the circumstances under which offenses were committed.
(b) At least one person appointed to the board must have experience in the field of criminal justice.
(c) Officers or employees of the state may not be appointed to the board.