Legal Department
Overview
The mission of the Office of the General Counsel (OGC) is to provide cost effective legal advice and representation of the highest quality to the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission as a corporate entity. The Primary focus of the work program is providing proactive counsel, preventive advice, and early intervention to support decision-makers with a clear picture of all their lawful options.
Duties
Under the direction of the General Counsel, the OGC provides a comprehensive program of legal services to the Commission, supporting virtually every facet of the Commission’s work program including, but not limited to:
- Advocating on the Commission’s behalf in litigation before State and Federal courts
- Guiding the Commission’s internal corporate operations
- Advising Commission staff and the Planning Boards concerning their regulatory responsibilities
- Participating in cross-functional teams to develop creative solutions to challenges facing the Commission
Work Programs
- Corporate Governance
- Legislation
- Litigation
- Transactions
- Land-Use and Planning
Service of Process
Service of Process should be made to the General Counsel at the address listed above by appointment.
