The seven members of the Transportation Commission are appointed by the governor, with the consent of the Senate and within statutory requirements for residency and geographic representation (Utah Code Ann. §72-1-301). Prior to July 1, 2009, six commissioners represented counties and one was at-large. Now, four commissioners represent each of the four UDOT regions and three are at-large; no more than two can be from any one region. At least one must be selected from a rural county. The executive director of UDOT is appointed by the governor, with recommendations from the Transportation Commission and the consent of the Senate, and within broad statutory guidelines for experience and training (Utah Code Ann. §72-1-202).