Government
The Inlet is managed by a commission popularly elected by voters from the surrounding area. Candidates run non-partisan. Their annual salary is $3,600. Commissioners include:
District 1, Brevard County - Jenny Lawton Seal (term ends 2012)
District 2, Indian River County - Beth L. Mitchell (term ends 2012)
District 3, Brevard County - Jeannette Westlake(term ends 2012)
District 4, Indian River County - Ann Perry (term ends 2014)
District 5, Brevard County - Jim Culberson (term ends 2014)
Administrator (appointed) - Martin S. Smithson
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