As Amended
SEC. 51-31-19. Employment of counsel.
The drainage commissioners may employ an attorney to assist in the formation and administration of the drainage district, and to represent the district in all matters of a legal nature, at a fixed or agreed compensation, subject to the confirmation of the chancery court or chancellor in vacation, who may decrease but not increase such compensation.
SOURCES: Codes, 1930, Sec. 4447; 1942, Sec. 4673.