Section 31088 Of Article 5. Controversies From California Water Code >> Division 12. >> Part 5. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.

. The district may employ counsel to defend any action or proceeding brought against it on account of any injury, taking, damage, or destruction, or to defend as provided in Part 7 (commencing with Section 995) of Division 3.6 of Title 1 of the Government Code an action or proceeding brought against any of its officers, employees or servants, and the fees and expenses involved therein are a lawful charge against the district.