Ala. Code § 45-37-162.03: Public Hearing.

Not less than three days nor more than 10 days before the date that the county enters into a binding agreement to issue debt or enters into a binding swap agreement, the county shall hold a public hearing on the proposed debt or swap agreement. A majority of the governing body of the county shall be present at the public hearing. The public hearing shall provide an opportunity for interested persons to address questions to members of the county governing body about the debt or swap agreement or the contents of the notice or any preliminary official statement, subject to reasonable procedures established by the governing body.