On or before April 1 in each year, the State Department of Transportation shall submit a printed report to the Governor, stating as nearly as possible the number of miles of road built or improved and also the culverts and bridges constructed during the preceding fiscal year, showing the cost and general character of same, and the location of material suitable for road construction, showing where such roads, culverts, and bridges have been constructed. The department shall also recommend to the Governor and Legislature such legislation as it deems advisable and furnish any other information concerning road and bridge improvements as may be deemed expedient by the Governor and the Legislature.
Ala. Code § 23-1-35 (1975)