KRS 267.410: Attorney for board -- Agreement -- Duties.

The board may employ an attorney. Such employment shall be evidenced by a written

agreement which, as far as possible, shall specify the exact amount to be paid to the

attorney for all services and expenses. The attorney shall conduct all legal actions in

which the board is interested, and shall in all legal matters advise the board and its

employees, and generally attend to all matters of a legal nature for the board and district.

Where no attorney is employed, such legal services shall be performed by the county

attorney.