(a) Except as provided in subsection (b) of this Code section, the governing authority of the county shall provide all offices, utilities, equipment, telephone expenses, legal costs, transcripts, materials, and supplies as may be necessary for the solicitor-general to perform the duties and obligations of such office in an orderly and efficient manner.

(b) The Prosecuting Attorneys' Council of the State of Georgia may, to the extent that funds or other resources are available to the council for such purpose, provide such additional equipment or services as may be requested by the solicitors-general.