Md. Code, Local Government § 24-104
This is the official text of Md. Code, Local Government § 24-104, part of Maryland’s Code, Local Government — governs the powers and operations of Maryland counties and municipalities.
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§24–104.
Official statutory text
(a) A council may:
(1) study governmental problems common to two or more of its members, including matters affecting:
(i) economic conditions;
(ii) education;
(iii) environment;
(iv) health;
(v) regional development;
(vi) safety; and
(vii) welfare;
(2) promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and
(3) make recommendations for review and action to its members and other public agencies that perform functions in the region.
(b) A council may employ staff and consultants.
(c) A council shall adopt bylaws that designate its officers and provide for the conduct of its business.
(d) A council shall submit an annual report of its activities to its members.
(1) study governmental problems common to two or more of its members, including matters affecting:
(i) economic conditions;
(ii) education;
(iii) environment;
(iv) health;
(v) regional development;
(vi) safety; and
(vii) welfare;
(2) promote cooperative arrangements and coordinate action among its members; and
(3) make recommendations for review and action to its members and other public agencies that perform functions in the region.
(b) A council may employ staff and consultants.
(c) A council shall adopt bylaws that designate its officers and provide for the conduct of its business.
(d) A council shall submit an annual report of its activities to its members.
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