7.3 - COUNSEL.
7.3 COUNSEL.
Whenever the governor is satisfied that an action or proceeding
has been commenced which may affect the rights or interests of the
state, the governor may employ counsel to protect such rights or
interests; and when any civil action or proceeding has been or is
about to be commenced by the proper officer in behalf of the state,
the governor may employ additional counsel to assist in the cause.
Section History: Early Form
[C51, § 40; R60, § 44; C73, § 59; C97, § 63; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39,
§ 80; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, § 7.3]
Employment by executive council, § 13.7