Iowa HF862 prohibits county attorneys from representing conflicting parties and allows boards of supervisors to hire outside counsel.
Iowa HF862 amends the duties of county attorneys by prohibiting them from representing conflicting parties, including the county, the board of supervisors, or any other county official, if a conflict of interest exists. It also prohibits county attorneys from engaging in any other type of legal representation that creates a conflict of interest with the county. A majority of a board of supervisors may decide to obtain outside counsel if a dispute exists between the county attorney and the board or any other county official.
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