Ala. Code § 16-8-22: Annexing to City Territory Embracing Schools - Hearing by Board of Arbitration.

The Board of Arbitration shall secure all facts available relative to the matter, hold a public hearing for the purpose of giving an opportunity for every contention to be presented by both evidence and argument and determine all matters relative to the transfer of the control, existing indebtedness and use of such school. The findings of a majority of said Board of Arbitration shall be binding on all concerned.