Governing Board
The South Florida Water Management District is directed by nine Governing Board members who set policy for the agency. They reside within the agency's 16-county region and represent a cross section of interests, including the environment, agriculture, local government, recreation and business. Governing Board members are unpaid citizen volunteers appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Florida Senate. They generally serve four-year terms.
The South Florida Water Management District encompasses two major watershed basins, the Okeechobee Basin and the Big Cypress Basin. The Big Cypress Basin also has a Basin Board, with appointed members setting policy. One Governing Board member also serves as the chair of the Big Cypress Basin Board.
The Governing Board appoints the Executive Director, who directs all South Florida Water Management District activities. The Florida Senate confirms this candidate.
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Meet the Governing Board Members
Chauncey GossChairman
Term: 8/2023–3/2027
Areas Represented:
Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties
Benjamin ButlerMember
Term: 8/2024-3/2028
Areas Represented:
Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties
Thomas HurleyMember
Term: 4/2025–3/2029
Pending Confirmation
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
Charlette RomanMember
Term: 4/2025–3/2029
Pending Confirmation
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Highlands, Glades, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties
Robert A. Spottswood Jr.Member
Term: 4/2025–3/2026
Pending Confirmation
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
Past South Florida Water Management District Governing Board Members