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David Paulison said today that he plans to resign as director of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, the Miami Herald reported.

Paulison, 61, took control of FEMA in September 2005 after the agency and its then-chief, Michael Brown, came under heavy criticism for their performance in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. He said his departure could come anytime before a new administration takes over in January. Aides said he does not plan to leave before or during the hurricane season.

Speaking Wednesday to reporters at the National Hurricane Conference in Orlando, Fla., Paulison said he planned to resign regardless of who takes over the White House on Jan. 20.

COMMENTS

• I thought I'd never see the day! Finally, a funny one from Mr. Ketter. Glad to see he has a sense of humor after all. :-) HR Professional Posted April 7, 2008 9:18 AM
• Obamma was quoted as saying when elected Ray 'school bus" Nagin would be his pick to run the agency dan ketter Posted April 3, 2008 12:16 PM
• I interpreted what was written in the Miami Herald to mean that Mr. Paulison was contemplating departure after the H season and possibly before the end of Mr. Bush's term. It seems that he clarified it later, as you gentlemen have noted above. Glad to hear he will stay, he has done a good job at FEMA. Annoymous Posted April 3, 2008 11:03 AM