§ 15-506

(a) The Commission shall include in the Commission’s annual operating budget proposal the amounts recommended by the Audit Committee for the Office.

(b) Subject to budget authorization and adequate funds:

(1) the Commission’s general counsel shall provide legal services to the Inspector General and may employ special counsel if appropriate or required by law; and

(2) the Inspector General may employ and be represented by a special legal counsel without consent of the general counsel if the Audit Committee approves of a request after considering any recommendation or comment offered by the general counsel relating to the request.