About Us

The Big Bend Water Authority was created by Interlocal Agreement pursuant to Section 163.01, Florida Statutes. The counties of Dixie and Taylor are the Parties to that agreement.

The Board of Directors is the head of the Big Bend Water Authority. The Board consists of three (3) representatives of each of the Parties, and each representative is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the governing body of the Parties. A seventh board member is elected by the six (6) appointed representatives. The Board's officers consist of a Chairman, Vice-Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, each of whom shall serve for a term of one (1) year, or until their respective successor is elected and qualified. The Board is vested with all the powers of the authority.

The General Manager is the Chief Executive Staff Officer of the Big Bend Water Authority, who serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The General Manager administers the Big Bend Water Authority, organizes staff efforts and employs necessary staff with Board approval.

The General Counsel is the Chief Legal Officer of the Big Bend Water Authority, and also serves at the pleasure of the Board of Directors. The General Counsel provides legal advice and support to the Board of Directors and the General Manager.

 

XIII.      Announcements:  The next board meeting will be Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.

 

XIV.     Adjournment:  There being no further business, Board Member W C Mills made a motion to adjourn.  Board Member McKinnon seconded the motion, and the vote was

 

            unanimous.  The meeting adjourned at 7:28 p.m.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Cindy Wood, Clerk                                                                 Charlie Norwood, Chairman

 

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                                                                                                Howard Hart, Vice-Chairman