Why Become a Commissioner of the Captiva Erosion Prevention District?

• Because you are community-oriented
• Because you care about preserving and sustaining the environment
• Because you recognize the benefits beach renourishment brings to both the community and your property
• Because you want to make sure Captiva is a viable and thriving community well into the future 

How do I Become a Commissioner?

Elected

• You must be a registered Captiva voter residing within the District.
• You are elected by the qualified electors residing within the District.
• Positions come up for election every two years.

The following forms must be completed by all parties interested in becoming a Candidate:
https://www.lee.vote/Candidates/Candidate-Online-Packets/Special-District-Candidate-Packet  

Appointed

• If a vacancy occurs on the Board due to the resignation, death, or removal of a Board member, the remaining members may appoint a qualified person to fill out the remainder of the unexpired term.

If there is a vacancy on the CEPD Board that you are interested in, please fill out the application below and email to mycepd@mycepd.com: 

What is Expected of a Commissioner? 

• Attendance of all monthly Board meetings.
• Attendance at the weekly briefing meeting if possible.  (These are often cancelled and are not mandatory.)
• Vote on every motion in which there is no personal interest.
• Request items be placed on the meeting agenda, introduce motions and resolutions, and discuss subjects.
• Attend CEPD public hearings, emergency meetings, and special meetings.
• Any commissioner can serve as an officer (Chair, Vice-Chair, Secretary, or Treasurer) if and when elected by the other commissioners. 
• Commissioners serve a four-year term.
• Commissioners receive no compensation.

*The CEPD Executive Director and any CEPD Staff do not provide any election or campaign support to incumbent Commissioners running for re-election, except to inform them of candidate filing deadlines. CEPD Personnel will not assist any potential candidates to qualify. CEPD Personnel will not submit documents to assist a candidate or incumbent Commissioner with their filing status.