1. (1) A county governing body may employ an engineer or practical road builder as a county road official.

2. (2) A county road official shall work under the direction of the county governing body and shall:

   1. (a) Assist the county governing body in preparing specifications for county work to be done on any road within the county;
   2. (b) Superintend work done by the county upon roads within the county, whether the work is done under contract or otherwise;
   3. (c) Recommend to the county governing body methods to be adopted for the construction, improvement, repair and maintenance of roads; and
   4. (d) Perform other duties assigned by the county governing body.

[1981 c.153 §9]