Section 11-42-153
Form and marking of ballots.
(a) At the election provided for in this article the municipal authorities shall furnish ballots on which shall be printed:
"Election to provide for the consolidation of _______
(Naming the cities or towns to be consolidated). For Consolidation _____
Against Consolidation _____ "
(b) The voter shall express his choice by making a cross mark (X) opposite the phrase expressing his choice.
(Acts 1919, No. 423, p. 547; Code 1923, §1863; Code 1940, T. 37, §222.)