The Sumter County Fire Advisory Board was created to provide input for the public interest to the Director and Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County concerning issues related to fire prevention and protection and the consolidated fire rescue service.  Each City, Department, and Community Development District part of the consolidated Sumter Fire Rescue Service is entitled to (1) voting position on the Advisory Board.  Each City, Department, and Community Development District will select its voting member and alternate to the Advisory Board through its own means, policy or procedures.  The Board of County Commissioners of Sumter County will appoint (1) voting member and alternate to the Advisory Board, who shall not be the Director.