members shall appoint 3 members from the majority category of the approved selection pool (as described in section 2412(b)(1)(A)). (ii) The members shall appoint 3 members from the minority category of the approved selection pool (as described in section 2412(b)(1)(B)). (iii) The members shall appoint 3 members from the independent category of the approved selection pool (as described in section 2412(b)(1)(C)). (2) Rules for appointment of members appointed by first members (A) Affirmative vote of at least 4 members The appointment of any of the 9 members of the independent redistricting commission who are appointed by the first members of the commission pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), as well as the designation of alternates for such members pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) and the appointment of alternates to fill vacancies pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4), shall require the affirmative vote of at least 4 of the members appointed by the nonpartisan agency under subparagraph (A) of paragraph (1), including at least one member from each of the categories referred to in such subparagraph. (B) Ensuring diversity In appointing the 9 members pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (1), as well as in designating alternates pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (3) and in appointing alternates to fill vacancies pursuant to subparagraph (B) of paragraph (4), the first members of the independent redistricting commission shall ensure that the membership is representative of the demographic groups (including racial, ethnic, economic, and gender) and geographic regions of the State, and provides racial, ethnic, and language minorities protected under the Voting Rights Act of 1965 with a meaningful opportunity to participate in the development of the State’s redistricting plan. (3) Designation of alternates to serve in case of vacancies (A) Members appointed by agency At the time the agency appoints the members of the independent redistricting commission under subparagraph (A)