§ 5.03. Broward County Fire-Rescue Council.

A.

The County Commission with cooperation from Municipalities shall establish a countywide communications infrastructure for fire and emergency medical services. The County shall provide funding for the communications infrastructure and all service providers will utilize the elements of the communications infrastructure. The communications infrastructure shall facilitate closest unit response for life-threatening emergencies and support for regional specialty teams.

B.

There shall be established a Broward County Fire-Rescue Council that will be advisory and shall facilitate the coordination between the County and the Municipalities in carrying out the intent of Section 5.03(A). The Broward County Fire-Rescue Council shall be comprised of nine (9) members appointed as follows:

(1)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County Commission.

(2)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County League of Cities who is its Chair or Vice Chair.

(3)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County League of Cities who is a current elected Municipal official.

(4)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County League of Cities who is a current city manager.

(5)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County Council of Professional Fire-Fighters.

(6)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County Fire Chiefs' Association.

(7)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Broward County Medical Association.

(8)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Sheriff of Broward County.

(9)

One (1) member shall be appointed by the Director of the Broward County Trauma Management Agency.

Such members shall be members or employees of the applicable appointing organization.

C.

The term of each member shall be two (2) years from the date of appointment.

D.

The Council shall issue recommendations from time to time and an annual report to the County Commission and Municipalities.