§ 6.5. County attorney.

The county attorney shall be the chief civil legal advisor of the board, the county administrator and of all departments, boards, commissions and agencies of the county in all matters affecting the interests of the county and shall represent such departments and its employees in all civil litigation arising out of the provision of services. In addition to the duties of the county attorney provided by general law, the county attorney shall perform such other appropriate responsibilities as are assigned to him by the board. The county attorney shall be appointed by the board, shall serve at its pleasure, and his compensation shall be fixed by the board. He shall devote his full time and attention to the work and services of the county and the board may authorize the employment of assistant county attorneys as needed.