The Governing Board appoints the agency's Executive Director, who is also confirmed by the Florida Senate. The agency's Inspector General also reports directly to the Board. The Executive Director, Assistant Executive Director and Deputy Executive Directors and their staff carry out the Board's directives.
Inspector General
The Inspector General, John Williams, provides an independent review of the agency's operations -- through objective and professional audits, investigations, reviews, and evaluations of the economy, efficiency or effectiveness of taxpayer-financed programs.
This oversight is for the citizens living within the boundaries of the SFWMD, as well as members of the District's policy-making groups, including their Governing Board, elected representatives, and District management.
Florida Statutes (Chapter 373.079) authorize the Governing Board to appoint an Inspector General whose scope of work is unrestricted. The Office is independent of District management and cannot be prevented "from initiating, carrying out, or completing any audit or investigation." The Inspector General reports to the Governing Board through the Audit Committee.
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