Chapter 6: Legislative
Counsel
§ 601. Representation in litigation - Powers and standing.
§ 602. Representation in litigation - Authorization procedure.
The Office of the Legislative Counsel of the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia shall have the authority to represent the interests of the Congress in matters involving litigation.
Source: PL 2-72 § 1.
(1) When the Congress is in session, it may pass a resolution by a simple majority, directing the Office of the Legislative Counsel to represent the Congress in any litigation in which the Congress has an interest.
(2) When the Congress is not in session, the Speaker may direct the Office of the Legislative Counsel to represent the Congress in any litigation in which the Congress has an interest.
Source: PL 2-72 § 2.
Cross-reference: For statutory provisions on the Library of the Congress of Micronesia, see chapter 5 of title 40 (Education) of this code.