Board auditor search expanded after board questions; HR adds professional outlets and recommends extending ad period

Board members discussed the ongoing search for a board auditor at the Sept. 9 workshop. Trustees said they wanted a larger applicant pool than the small number of candidates originally attracted to earlier postings.

Human resources staff said they expanded advertising to new outlets: the Association of Local Government Auditors and paid boosts on LinkedIn and Indeed, and they sought assistance from Cape Coral personnel who had recent audit‑recruiting experience. HR reported the current advertisements run for 30 days (advertising started Aug. 13) and the district can extend postings another 30 days if needed.

Board liaison Samuel Fisher said he will continue to coordinate with HR and provide updates to the board as new applicants arrive. Trustee Bridal asked about the timeline to close the applicant pool; HR said it depends on applicant volume and recommended extending the ad period if necessary to get a broader pool. Board members said they want a robust candidate list to ensure a competitive process before moving to interviews.