Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session
Section 13-712 - Jurisdiction, association, powers, and duties(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:(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