§ 13-612. Jurisdiction, powers, and duties

   (a) Jurisdiction. -- The Council may operate in the region.

(b) Powers and duties. -- The Council may:

   (1) adopt a seal;

   (2) sue;

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

   (4) enter into contracts and 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 law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle; and

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

(c) Rules. -- The Council shall publish its rules.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 20, § 2-201, 2-301(a)-(e), (o), 2-401; 2008, ch. 306, § 2.