No district shall be created unless it is approved by the majority of votes cast by the qualified voters in the proposed district, provided that no person may vote more than once in the election. At any election on the establishment of a district, the question of the establishment of the district shall be submitted separately. Upon the officers canvassing the returns of the election certifying that the creation of the district was approved by the majority of the votes of qualified voters cast at the election, the proposed district shall be created and constitute a public corporation. The Judges of Probate of Elmore and Tallapoosa Counties shall jointly certify the results of the election to the Secretary of State.
Structure Code of Alabama
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Part 3 - South Lake Martin Fire District.
Section 45-26-142 - Applicability.
Section 45-26-142.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-26-142.02 - Establishment of District; Services.
Section 45-26-142.03 - Petition for Election.
Section 45-26-142.04 - Time of Election.
Section 45-26-142.05 - Application of Election Laws.
Section 45-26-142.06 - Notice of Election.
Section 45-26-142.07 - Payment of Election Costs.
Section 45-26-142.08 - Approval by Voters; Certification of Election Results.
Section 45-26-142.09 - Board of Directors.
Section 45-26-142.10 - Powers of District; Bylaws.
Section 45-26-142.11 - Service Charge or Fee - Approval; Collection.
Section 45-26-142.12 - Service Charge or Fee - Election; Proposed Changes.