(a) Where an election is held on the question of the establishment of a district, the governing body of the county shall pay for the necessary expense of advertising and conducting such election out of the general funds of the county. If the district is established, the district shall reimburse the county for the expenses incurred by the county in respect to the election.
(b) After a district has been established, the district shall pay the expense of any election held in the district or held in any area which it is proposed be added to the district.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37 - Jefferson County.
Article 14 - Fire Protection and Emergency Medical Services.
Section 45-37-140 - Applicability.
Section 45-37-140.01 - Definitions.
Section 45-37-140.02 - Establishment of Districts.
Section 45-37-140.03 - Petition for Election.
Section 45-37-140.04 - Subsequent Elections.
Section 45-37-140.05 - Application of Election Laws.
Section 45-37-140.06 - Election Notice.
Section 45-37-140.07 - Payment of Election Expenses.
Section 45-37-140.08 - Approval by Voters.
Section 45-37-140.10 - Powers of District.
Section 45-37-140.11 - Service Charge; Fire Dues.
Section 45-37-140.12 - Service Charge Ordinances; Election.
Section 45-37-140.13 - Annexation; Referendum; Hearing; Reestablishment of Boundaries.