Ala. Code § 11-99A-23: Conduct of Elections.

(a) In any instance where this chapter requires or authorizes the conduct of an election or a vote of owners of land within or electors of a district, public notice of the election shall be given not less than 30 days in advance of an election.

(b) An election under this chapter shall be held at a location convenient to the district selected by the board or appointing government.

(c) An election under this chapter shall otherwise be conducted by the appointing government or board by secret ballot. All costs associated with the election shall be borne by the district.