§ 13-712. Jurisdiction, association, powers, and duties

   (a) Jurisdiction; association. --

   (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) 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 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) Bylaws and rules. -- The Council shall:

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

   (2) publish its rules.

HISTORY: An. Code 1957, art. 20A, § 2-101(a), 2-201, 2-202(1)-(7), (14), (18), 2-203(a); 2008, ch. 306, § 2.