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.