§ 13-712

Maryland § 13-712

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gec: Economic Development
• Title: 13

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(a) (1) The Council may operate in the region.

(2) Association with the Council is open to all counties, municipal corporations, and special districts in the region.

(b) The Council may:

(1) adopt a seal;

(2) sue;

(3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business;

(4) enter into contracts or agreements;

(5) borrow money and accept advances, loans, grants, contributions, and any other form of assistance from the federal government, the State, or other public or private source;

(6) give any required security;

(7) include in any contract for financial assistance with the federal government any reasonable and appropriate condition imposed under federal laws that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle;

(8) execute any instrument and act as necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and

(9) monitor, coordinate, and facilitate the activities and policies of any additional programs serving the region, except those subject to State or federal designation.

(c) The Council shall:

(1) adopt bylaws governing the procedures and policies of its membership; and

(2) publish its rules.