Ala. Code § 45-8A-23.216: Election for the Selection of New Wards.

In the event that the council shall adopt a valid ordinance or resolution of disapproval under Section 45-8A-23.214 then on the date prescribed in such ordinance or resolution there shall be held an election by the voters. At such election each voter shall choose between the proposed division of the manager and the proposed division of the council as set forth in the ordinance or resolution of disapproval. The proposed division receiving the largest number of votes cast in the election shall thereby be adopted and the wards of the city shall for the purpose of each subsequent election of councilmen be described in the proposed division receiving the larger number of votes.