Membership on the Council was initially appointed by the Lake County Delegation which is chaired by Senator Carey Baker (R-District 20)). The Council consists of nine voting members representing a broad spectrum of expertise and interests as outlined in Chapter 373.467 F.S., the enacting legislation. The Council elected the positions of ³Chairman², ³Vice Chairman², and ³Secretary², who shall serve for a period of two years and not serve consecutive terms.

Below is a listing of the 2008 Council members.

SJRWMD Project Coordinator:   Nancy Christman (Senior Intergovernmental Coordinator, St. Johns River Water Management District)

*Additionally, Patrick F. Hunter, an Environmental Scientist, under contract with Applied Sciences, currently performs the duties of Recording Secretary for the Council. Mr. Hunter is not an appointed or elected member of the Council. .