The record of the result of the election as ascertained and declared by the board of canvassers shall be recorded in the minutes of the proceedings of such municipality and when so recorded shall be conclusive evidence of the matters therein stated and of the validity of such election, unless contested as provided in Sections 11-81-59 through 11-81-61. No form shall be required for such record, but it shall be sufficient if the record plainly and manifestly shows the votes cast for and against the proposition submitted to the electors.
Ala. Code § 11-81-58 (1975)