§17–607.

    (a)    The Commission shall include in the Commission’s annual operating budget proposal the amounts recommended 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 Commission approves of a request after considering any recommendation or comment offered by the general counsel relating to the request.