'The Sebastian Inlet District was created in 1919 by special act of the Legislature of the State of Florida.'
It is the duty of the Board of Commissioners to maintain the inlet between the waters of the Atlantic Ocean and the waters of the Indian River Lagoon, situated between Brevard and Indian River Counties. The opening and maintenance of such inlet or waterway is declared to be for public purposes necessary for the use of shipping, transportation and commerce, for the health, convenience, comfort and welfare of the inhabitants of the Inlet District.
The Commission of the Sebastian Inlet District, in coordination with the State of Florida, authorizes programs and projects for beach renourishment, erosion control, environmental protection, navigation, boating, recreation and public safety.
'MEET THE TEAM - 2012 COMMISSIONERS & STAFF'
Commissioners
Jenny Lawton Seal, Seat 1, Brevard
Secretary/Treasurer
Beth Mitchell, Seat 2, Indian River
Chairman
Michael Rowland, Seat 3, Brevard
Commissioner
Ann Perry, Seat 4, Indian River
Commissioner
Jim Culberson, Seat 5, Brevard
Vice Chairman
Staff
Martin S. Smithson
Administrator
Kathleen Knowles
Sr. Contracts/Accounting Manager
Nedra Maxwell
Administrative Assistant
Consultants
ATKINS North America, Inc.
Applied Technology and Management, Inc.
Land & Sea Surveying Concepts, Inc.
Gray Robinson, P.A.
Hoyman Dobson CPA's
Florida Institute of Technology
Dr. Gary Zarillo, Ph.D., P.G.