The first meeting of each newly elected council for induction into office shall be held at 10 o'clock in the morning on the first Monday after the expiration of the term of office of the present municipal officeholders, after which the council shall meet regularly at such times as may be prescribed by its rules, but not less frequently than once a week. All meetings of the council shall be open to the public.
Ala. Code § 11-44C-25 (1975)