[Code of Federal Regulations] [Title 32, Volume 5] [Revised as of July 1, 2005] From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access [CITE: 32CFR700.327] [Page 18] TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE CHAPTER VI--DEPARTMENT OF THE NAVY PART 700_UNITED STATES NAVY REGULATIONS AND OFFICIAL RECORDS--Table of Contents Subpart C_The Secretary of the Navy Sec. 700.327 The General Counsel of the Navy. (a) The General Counsel is head of the Office of the General Counsel and is responsible for providing legal advice, counsel, and guidance within the Department of the Navy on the following matters: (1) Business and commercial law, environmental law, civilian personnel law, real and personal property law and patent law; (2) Procurement of services, including the fiscal, budgetary and accounting aspects, for the Navy and Marine Corps; (3) Litigation involving the issues enumerated above; and (4) Other matters as directed by the Secretary of the Navy. (b) The General Counsel maintains a close working relationship with the Judge Advocate General on all matters of common interest. The Office of the Secretary of the Navy/The Staff Assistants