(C) THE ASSISTANCE OF THE COUNSEL TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY:

(1) IS SUBJECT TO THE ATTORNEY CLIENT PRIVILEGE, AS SET FORTH IN
§ 9-108 OF THE COURTS ARTICLE;

(1) (2) IS SUBJECT TO CONFIDENTIALITY UNDER § 15-516 OF THIS
ARTICLE; AND

(2) (3) IS INTENDED AS A SERVICE TO THE MEMBERS AND MAY NOT BE
DEEMED TO DIMINISH A MEMBER'S PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADHERENCE TO
APPLICABLE LAWS, RULES, AND STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT.

(D) THE COMMITTEE SHALL HAVE OTHER STAFF ASSISTANCE AS REQUESTED
BY THE COMMITTEE AND AS PROVIDED IN THE BUDGET OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY

15-102. Definitions.

(W) "LEGISLATIVE UNIT" MEANS:

(1) THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY;

(2) EITHER HOUSE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY;

(3) A STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY, PROVIDED
THAT THE PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE HOUSE OF DELEGATES OR SENATE SHALL BE
DEEMED AN EX OFFICIO MEMBER OF ANY STANDING COMMITTEE OF THE PRESIDING
OFFICER'S CHAMBER; OR

(4) A COUNTY OR REGIONAL DELEGATION OF MEMBERS OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY THAT IS RECOGNIZED BY A PRESIDING OFFICER OF THE
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.

15-504. Employment restriction - Representation or assistance.

(a) (1) THIS SUBSECTION DOES NOT APPLY TO MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL
ASSEMBLY.

(2) Except as provided in paragraph [(2)] (3) of this subsection, an
official or employee may not, for contingent compensation, assist or represent a party
in any matter before or involving any unit of the State or a political subdivision OF
THE STATE.

[(2)] (3) Paragraph [(1)] (2) of this subsection does not apply to
assistance to or representation of a party:

(i) in a judicial or quasi-judicial proceeding, INCLUDING A
PROCEEDING BEFORE AN ADMINISTRATIVE LAW JUDGE IN THE OFFICE OF
ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS, OR A MATTER PRELIMINARY. INCIDENTAL, OR
COLLATERAL TO A JUDICIAL OR QUASI-JUDICIAL PROCEEDING; or

(ii) in a matter before or involving the Workers' Compensation
Commission, the Maryland Automobile Insurance Fund, or the Criminal Injuries
Compensation Board.