§ 13–307

Statutes in effect as of October 1, 2026.

Md. Code Ann., Econ. Dev. § 13-307 (2026)

Title 13. Regional Development Resources

Subtitle 3. Baltimore Metropolitan Council

(a)

The Council may:

(1)

adopt a seal;

(2)

sue or be sued, subject to the limitations of Title 5, Subtitle 3 of the Courts Article;

(3)

adopt a charter, bylaws, rules, and guidelines to carry out its purposes;

(4)

acquire, hold, lease, use, encumber, transfer, or dispose of property;

(5)

enter into a contract and execute any instrument necessary or convenient to carry out its purposes;

(6)

exercise any corporate power granted to a corporation under the Corporations and Associations Article;

(7)

serve, with the State Department of Transportation, as a metropolitan planning organization for federal funding and certification; and

(8)

do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers granted by this subtitle.

(b)

The Council shall report annually to the General Assembly, in accordance with § 2–1257 of the State Government Article, on:

(1)

the status of the Council’s efforts; and

(2)

recommended policy goals, strategies, and statutory changes to improve regional cooperation and the long–term health of the region.