17-18a-802. Representation by civil counsel — County is client.
- (1)
- (a) An attorney acting as civil counsel under this chapter represents an organization as a client in accordance with Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 1.13.
- (b) The county is the client organization described in Subsection (1)(a).
- (2) The attorney:
- (a) does not represent a county commission, county agency, county board, county council, county officer, or county employee;
- (b) counsels with the county regarding civil matters; and
- (c) receives direction from the county through the county elected officers in accordance with the officers’ duties and powers in accordance with law.
- (3) Notwithstanding Subsection (2)(a), the attorney may represent an employee named as a party in litigation:
- (a) with the approval of the county executive; and
- (b) if permitted by law and the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Enacted by Chapter 237, 2013 General Session