The attorney general shall act as the legal adviser of the board to the extent the duties of the attorney general permit. The department of water resources shall furnish engineering services and assistance to the extent the duties of the department permit. When the district has funds available, the board of directors may employ other counsel to advise and represent the board in the board's proceedings and affairs, and may employ other engineers and engineering services in connection with the board's work and the affairs of the district.
N.D.C.C. § 61-24-07