The board of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District approved a resolution to adopt a whistleblower policy, contrasting itself with the previous Disney-controlled board.
Board Chairman Martin Garcia said at a board meeting Tuesday the adoption of a formal whistleblower policy was motivated by the feedback they had received after taking office, saying employees felt their concerns were falling on"deaf ears" with the prior Disney-controlled board.
When asked by a member of the public why a formal policy was being established when federal and state provisions already exist, Garcia said they want to"encourage open and honest government." Before adopting the whistleblower policy, Garcia previewed that more resolutions establishing guidelines would be coming in future meetings, alluding to the lack of established policies from the prior board.
The district, which encompasses the Walt Disney World Resort, was restructured by the state earlier this year, and the new board was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis .
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