No district shall be created unless the creation thereof is approved by the majority of votes cast at the election at which the proposed creation is submitted. Upon the officers canvassing the returns of the election certifying that the creation of the district was approved by the majority of the votes cast at such election, the proposed district shall be created and shall constitute a public corporation.
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.