50 USC 3520 – General Counsel of Central Intelligence Agency
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(a) Appointment
There is a General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency, appointed from civilian life by the President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b) Chief legal officer
Terms Used In 50 USC 3520
- 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.
- Agency: means the Central Intelligence Agency. See 50 USC 3501
- Director: means the Director of the Central Intelligence Agency. See 50 USC 3501
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
The General Counsel is the chief legal officer of the Central Intelligence Agency.
(c) Functions
The General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency shall perform such functions as the Director may prescribe.