Ala. Code § 45-32-150
The Greene County Racing Commission is hereby created and established and is vested with the powers and duties specified in this part, and all other powers necessary and proper to enable it to execute fully and effectually the purposes of this part. The official name of the commission shall be Greene County Racing Commission, the same being sometimes referred to herein as the racing commission or the commission. The commission shall consist of three persons who shall be appointed by the Governor. Each such member shall hold office for a term of eight years from the effective date of the appointment; provided, however, the term of office of the present three commissioners shall expire three years after their last appointment. If a vacancy occurs for any reason, then that position shall be filled for the unexpired term and that commissioner shall be chosen in the same manner as other commissioners are appointed. All books, records, maps, documents, and papers shall constitute public records, and be available for copying, examination, and inspection during all normal business hours by any agency, official, or personnel.
Ala. Code § 45-32-150 (1975)