Code of Alabama
Chapter 25A - Alabama Open Meetings Act.
Section 36-25A-4 - Maintenance of Records.

A governmental body shall maintain accurate records of its meetings, excluding executive sessions, setting forth the date, time, place, members present or absent, and action taken at each meeting. Except as otherwise provided by law, the records of each meeting shall become a public record and be made available to the public as soon as practicable after approval.