(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.