There shall be kept by the Clerk of the City of Prichard, or some person designated by such clerk, a book to be known as the list of retired employees. Such book shall also give a full and complete history and record of the action of the City Council of the City of Prichard in retiring any and all persons under this part, showing the names, date of entering service in such department, periods of employment, date of retirement, and the reason for such retirement if any, and such list shall also include all necessary statistics with reference to widows and eligible minor children under this part.
Ala. Code § 45-49A-81.15 (1975)