Code of Alabama
Division 7 - Establishment of Wards.
Section 45-8A-23.213 - Duty of the Council After Submission of the Proposed Division.

Within 30 days after the submission by the manager of his or her proposed division the council may approve this proposed division by ordinance or resolution. Upon such approval the division as proposed shall be adopted and the wards of the city shall for the purpose of each subsequent election of councilmen be as described in the proposed division submitted by the manager.