185.29  City attorney to represent board of trustees.--The city attorney shall give advice to said board of trustees in all matters pertaining to their duties in the administration of said municipal police officers' retirement trust fund whenever requested; and the city attorney shall represent and defend said board as its attorney in all suits and actions at law or in equity that may be brought against it and bring all suits and actions in its behalf that may be required or determined upon by said board. However, if the board of trustees so elects, it may employ independent legal counsel at the pension fund's expense for the purposes contained herein, together with such other professional, technical, or other advisers as the board deems necessary. This section shall specifically apply to all funds receiving state moneys pursuant to this chapter.