The votes shall be counted by the election officers at the close of the polls, and report of the results, along with the ballots, shall be delivered to the polling superintendent, who shall certify the results to the board of supervisors. If a majority of the votes cast favor creation of the district, the board of supervisors shall certify such results to the judge of probate of the county or counties involved. Upon proper recording of such action, such watershed conservancy district shall be duly created. After recording, the certification shall be filed with the State Soil and Water Conservation Committee.
Ala. Code § 9-8-58 (1975)