Ala. Code § 45-58A-111.06: 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 and financial records shall be retained permanently. Applications and examination papers of a candidate shall be retained for as long as the candidate is carried on the appropriate promotion list or eligible register.