(1) The attorney for a municipality or district shall:
(a) When required by the board, advise the board on all matters pertaining to the board's duties and management of the fund;
(b) Represent and defend the board in any suit or action at law or in equity brought against the board; and
(c) Bring all suits and actions on the board's behalf as the board requires or requests.
(2) If a conflict between a board and a municipality or district exists, the board may obtain an attorney to represent the board in any action described in this section at the board's expense.