10 USC 8019 – General Counsel
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(a) There is a General Counsel of the Department of the Navy, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
Terms Used In 10 USC 8019
- Advice and consent: Under the Constitution, presidential nominations for executive and judicial posts take effect only when confirmed by the Senate, and international treaties become effective only when the Senate approves them by a two-thirds vote.
(b) The General Counsel shall perform such functions as the Secretary of the Navy may prescribe.