The commission may conduct any civil suit or action which may be necessary for the proper enforcement of ORS 242.702 to 242.824 and the rules of the commission. The commission shall be represented in such proceedings by the chief legal officer of the political subdivision. If the chief legal officer is absent or unable to act, or a vacancy exists in the office, or no such office exists in the political subdivision, the commission may in any case be represented by special counsel appointed and retained by it.
ORS 242.734