Bill > HF862

This bill amends Iowa Code Section 331.755 to modify regulations concerning county attorneys and provide new provisions for board of supervisors' legal representation. The bill maintains existing restrictions on county attorneys, such as prohibiting them from accepting fees for prosecutorial services, engaging as an attorney in actions based on the same facts as their prosecutions, or receiving assistance from attorneys with interests in related civil actions. The key addition is a new provision that explicitly allows boards of supervisors to obtain outside counsel by a majority vote to represent the board or other county officials. This change provides greater flexibility for county governments in securing legal representation, potentially allowing them to seek specialized or independent legal advice when needed. The bill includes an immediate effectiveness clause, meaning it will take effect upon enactment, and was introduced during the Ninety-first General Assembly of Iowa.

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