(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.