(a) The Corporation may have a General Counsel who shall:
(1) Be appointed by the CEO;
(2) Be an attorney admitted in good-standing to the practice of law in the District of Columbia;
(3) Be qualified by experience and training to advise the Corporation with respect to legal issues related to its powers and duties;
(4) Have an attorney-client relationship with the Corporation; and
(5) Advocate vigorously for the positions of the Corporation on legal issues.
(b) The General Counsel, with the consent of the CEO, may employ staff attorneys and other personnel.
(Sept. 14, 2011, D.C. Law 19-21, § 5126, 58 DCR 6226.)
Structure District of Columbia Code
Title 44 - Charitable and Curative Institutions
Chapter 9A - Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation
§ 44–951.02. Establishment of the Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation
§ 44–951.03. Not-for-Profit Hospital Corporation Fund
§ 44–951.04. Board of Directors
§ 44–951.05. Governance of the Corporation
§ 44–951.06. Powers of the Corporation
§ 44–951.07. Transfer of assets under Deed of Trust
§ 44–951.08. Personnel administration
§ 44–951.10. Transfer of employees
§ 44–951.11. Procurement law inapplicable
§ 44–951.12. Exemption from taxation
§ 44–951.13. Reports to the Mayor and the Council
§ 44–951.14. Representation and indemnification
§ 44–951.16. Debts and borrowing
§ 44–951.17. Continuation of privileges to practice