Ala. Code § 45-57A-63.160: Number Established.

There shall be established three council districts to be designated respectively as District Post 1, District Post 2, and District Post 3, which districts shall have as nearly as is reasonable, the same population. The designation and boundaries of the initial council districts shall be specifically described and set forth. The two at-large posts on the council shall be designated as mayor and council member at-large.