§43A-2-206.

§43A-2-206.
   
   The Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services may
   provide for legal services, and the Commissioner may employ or
   contract with attorneys as needed and determine their salaries;
   provided, however, that the attorneys may appear for and represent the
   Commissioner, the Board of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services,
   administrative supervisors of facilities and Department personnel in
   administrative hearings and other legal actions and proceedings.
   Provided, further, that the Attorney General shall continue to give
   his opinion to the Department and to prosecute and defend action
   therefor, if requested to do so.