The Joint Board of Elections shall have the discretion to retain the Attorney General of the Virgin Islands to serve as counsel for each board of elections, or to retain an independent Counsel. If elected by the Joint Board of Elections to serve as counsel, the Attorney General shall receive no compensation for said service in addition to his compensation as Attorney General. The Counsel shall advise each board, from time to time, regarding its powers and duties, and the rights of candidates and electors, and concerning the best methods of legal procedure for carrying out the various provisions of this title. He shall appear for and represent each board on all appeals taken from its decisions or orders to the district court, as provided in this title.