Idaho Statutes Title 58. Public Lands § 58-120. General counsel to represent the department of lands

(1) Counsel to the department of lands shall be provided by an attorney hired by the director of the department of lands subject to approval by the state land board. Such counsel shall be independent of the office of the attorney general but may consult with the office of the attorney general as determined by the counsel. Such counsel shall be designated the general counsel for the department of lands.

(2) General counsel may hire additional attorneys or contract with the office of the attorney general as necessary. Nothing in this section shall preclude the department of lands from hiring counsel separate from the general counsel.