Ark. Code Ann. § 14-201-330: Power to sue and be sued - Hiring of attorneys

(a) The board of public utilities may collect and receipt for and sue in its own name to recover any money, property, or right belonging to any of the utilities coming under its jurisdiction and may be sued.

(b) When any actions shall be brought by or against the board or when, in its opinion, legal advice or services are necessary, it may employ and compensate from the funds in its hands any attorneys it may deem advisable to employ.