The California Postsecondary Education Commission is responsible for the planning and coordination of education beyond high school. The Commission provides policy analyses, advice and recommendations to the Legislature and the Governor on statewide policy and funding priorities for colleges, universities, and other postsecondary education institutions. The Commission has 16 members: one member each from the governing boards of the University of California, the California State University, and the California Community Colleges; one representative of the independent colleges and universities, appointed by the Governor; one representative from the State Board of Education; two student representatives, appointed by the Governor; and nine representatives of the general public, three each appointed by the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly, and the Senate Rules Committee. The Commission selects its chairperson from among the public members.