§5–313.

    For purposes of this subtitle, the Attorney General shall:

        (1)    designate an assistant Attorney General to receive from applicants and employees any information the disclosure of which is otherwise protected by law;

        (2)    investigate each allegation of illegality or impropriety;

        (3)    take appropriate legal action; and

        (4)    if the investigation concerns an allegation of illegality or impropriety in the Executive Branch, submit a confidential report to the Governor that describes the content of the disclosure.