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.
Previous Governing Board Meeting:
Watch the March 9, 2023 Governing Board Meeting in its entirety
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Meet the Governing Board Members
Chauncey GossChairman
Term: 03/2019 - 03/2023
Areas Represented:
Lee, Collier, Hendry and Charlotte counties
Ron Bergeron Sr.Member
Subject to Confirmation by the Florida Senate During the 2023 Annual Legislative Session
Term: 06/2022 - 03/2026
Areas Represented:
Broward County
Benjamin ButlerMember
Term: 05/2021 - 03/2024
Areas Represented:
Glades, Highlands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties
Cheryl MeadsMember
Term: 05/2021 - 03/2025
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties
Charlette RomanMember
Term: 05/2021 - 03/2025
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes Collier, Lee, Charlotte, Hendry, Highlands, Glades, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola and Polk counties
Jacqui Thurlow-LippischMember
Subject to Confirmation by the Florida Senate During the 2023 Annual Legislative Session
Term: 06/2022 - 03/2026
Areas Represented:
At-large member for an area that includes St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade and Monroe counties