5 M.R.S. §17109: Other counsel and assistance

1. Contract. The board may employ or contract for the services of persons or associations, other than those contracted with under section 17108, for investment counsel or advice and for other professional or other assistance, as may be necessary or appropriate to aid in carrying out the board's functions.

2. Expenses. The expenses incurred in employing or contracting with persons or associations under subsection 1 shall be charged to earnings received from investments of the retirement system.