Ala. Code § 45-58A-11.06: Public Records.

(a) Public records are those records as defined in Section 41–13–1. The records may be reviewed in a manner prescribed by the city, taking into account confidentiality, convenience, and related factors.

(b) Minutes of board meetings, active employment rosters, and financial records shall be retained permanently. Applications and examination papers of successful candidates shall be retained for the duration of appropriate eligible registers.