Under the rules of Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) and Conduct of Legal Affairs of…
Rule 21(1) allows Secretariat heads of administrative departments to refer matters requiring legal opinion directly to the Remembrancer of Legal Affairs. The RLA acts as…
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Under the rules of Law Officers (Appointment and Conditions of Service) and Conduct of Legal Affairs of the Government Rules, 2009, any matter on which legal opinion is required by all Secretariat Heads of administrative departments of the Government may be referred directly to:
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Correct answer B
Rule 21(1) allows Secretariat heads of administrative departments to refer matters requiring legal opinion directly to the Remembrancer of Legal Affairs. The RLA acts as legal adviser to the Government and its departments. The question concerns this direct referral channel rather than the appointment of counsel to conduct a particular case.
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