The Council may operate in the region. Association with the Council is open to all counties, municipal corporations, and special districts in the region. The Council may: adopt a seal; sue; adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business; enter into contracts or agreements; 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; give any required security; 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; execute any instrument and act as necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and monitor, coordinate, and facilitate the activities and policies of any additional programs serving the region, except those subject to State or federal designation. The Council shall: adopt bylaws governing the procedures and policies of its membership; and publish its rules.