Whenever the governor is satisfied that an action or proceeding has been commenced which may affect the rights or interests of the state, with the consent of the attorney general, he may employ counsel to assist the proper officer to protect such rights or interests; and when any civil action or proceeding has been or is about to be commenced by the proper officer in behalf of the state, the governor may employ additional counsel to assist in the cause.
Source: G.L. § 1093. G.S. § 1326. R.S. 08: § 6150. C.L. § 48. CSA: C. 156, § 5. CRS 53: § 132-1-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 132-1-6.
Cross references: For the duty of the attorney general to prosecute and defend suits upon request of the governor, see § 24-31-101.
Structure Colorado Code
§ 24-20-101. Office at Seat of Government - Secretary
§ 24-20-102. Journal to Be Kept - Contents
§ 24-20-103. Keep Military Record - Entries
§ 24-20-104. Publication Policy - Reports to General Assembly
§ 24-20-105. Lieutenant Governor - Governor - Succession to Office
§ 24-20-106. Governor May Employ Counsel
§ 24-20-107. Expenses Allowed on Certificate of Governor
§ 24-20-108. Action by Governor - Emergency Proclamation
§ 24-20-110. Transfer of Employees to Office of Innovation and Technology
§ 24-20-111. Climate Change Position Created - Duties - Report
§ 24-20-113. Governor to Provide Technical Assistance in Federal Land Issues
§ 24-20-115. Appointments by the Governor - Diversity - Definition