1. All prosecutions arising under the provisions of this chapter shall be conducted by the district attorney of the county, who shall collect such fees as may be provided by law or ordinance and pay the same to the county treasurer, to be distributed to the proper fund.
2. The district attorney shall also prosecute and defend all suits brought by or against the town board or board of county commissioners under the provisions of this chapter.
3. The town board may appoint a town attorney to act in lieu of the district attorney, in which case the town attorney shall act exclusively in behalf of the town in all civil matters.