Ala. Code § 11-59-2: Legislative Intent; Construction of Chapter Generally.

(a) It is the intention of the Legislature by the passage of this chapter to authorize the incorporation in the several cities and towns in this state of public corporations for the purpose of owning and operating and contracting with others for the operation of such facilities as may be specified in the certificate of incorporation of the corporation or any amendment thereto and to vest such corporations with all powers that may be necessary to enable them to accomplish any such purpose, including the power to issue their revenue bonds and to mortgage such properties and pledge the revenues derived therefrom as security therefor.

(b) This chapter shall be liberally construed in conformity with the said intention.