N.D. Cent. Code § 61-16.1-58
61-16.1-58. Attorney general to assist boards - Employment of counsel
61-16.1-58. Attorney general to assist boards - Employment of counsel
The attorney general shall render legal opinions or such other assistance to water resource
boards as is required to be rendered to state officers by section 54-12-01. The water resource
board, however, may employ other counsel to advise and represent it in such actions and
appeals and in its proceedings.