(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.
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