10 U.S.C. § 5019
Section 5019 · General Counsel
Amended 2 times on record
(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.
(b) The General Counsel shall perform such functions as the Secretary of the Navy may prescribe.
Editorial notes U.S. Code · Office of the Law Revision Counsel
Amendments
1988—Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 100–456 inserted “, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate” before period at end.
Effective Date of 1988 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 100–456 applicable to appointments made under this section on and after Sept. 29, 1988, see section 703(c) of Pub. L. 100–456, set out as a note under section 3019 of this title.
Cross References
Compensation of General Counsel of Department of the Navy, see section 5316 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.