The agency is directed by a thirty-four member Council composed of local elected officials and gubernatorial appointees. Five individuals who represent State interests provide assistance as Ex-Officio members. Of the 24 elected officials who represent local governments, about 40% work full time in their elected posts and 60% work parttime in their elected posts – they also have careers in sales, real estate, ranching, law, and ownership of small businesses. Of the 10 Council members for 2005 who have been appointed by Governor Bush, 3 are professional planners, 3 work in law and business development, 2 serve on local school boards, and 2 are retired.