Any city in the State of Alabama, which has a population of more than 300,000, according to the last federal census, or which may hereafter have such population according to any federal census that may be taken hereafter, may adopt the mayor-council form of government by proceeding in the manner hereinafter in this part provided.
Structure Code of Alabama
Chapter 37A - Jefferson County Municipalities.
Part 1 - Adoption of Mayor-Council Form of Government.
Section 45-37A-52 - Applicability.
Section 45-37A-52.01 - Petition for Election.
Section 45-37A-52.02 - Call of Election.
Section 45-37A-52.03 - Second Election Not to Be Called Within Two Years.
Section 45-37A-52.04 - Proposition Submitted; Form of Ballot.
Section 45-37A-52.05 - Conduct, Canvassing, and Declaration of Result of Election.
Section 45-37A-52.06 - Election of First Council and First Mayor; Terms of Office.