Ala. Code § 24-2-5
For the purpose of coordinating its activities and undertakings under this chapter with the needs and undertakings of other local organizations and groups, a housing authority or the governing body of any incorporated city or town may establish an advisory board consisting of the chairman of the authority, who shall be chairman of the advisory board, and of sufficient members to represent so far as practicable: The general public and consumers of housing; general business interests; real estate, building and home financing interests; labor; any official planning body in the locality; and church and welfare groups. The members of the advisory board shall be appointed by the chairman of the authority or, if the board is established by the governing body of any incorporated city or town, then the members of the advisory board shall be appointed by the mayor of such city or town, and, in such event, the mayor shall be the chairman of the advisory board.
Ala. Code § 24-2-5 (1975)