Code of Alabama
Article 5 - Clerk.
Section 11-43-100 - Attendance at and Preparation of Record of Council Meetings; Custody of Seal and Rules, Ordinances, etc., of Council.

The clerk of all cities and towns shall attend the meetings of the council and keep a record of its proceedings. He shall have the custody of the rules, ordinances, and resolutions of the council and shall keep a record of them when adopted by the council. He shall also have the custody of the city or town seal. During the absence of the clerk, the council may appoint some person to perform his duties.