Maryland Code, Economic Development § 13-415

(1) maintain a principal office at a location in the central region of the State that is accessible to the rural public;

(2) employ, as regular employees or as independent contractors, staff that the Council considers necessary in accordance with the Council budget;

(3) enter into contracts;

(4) accept grants and other assistance from the federal government, other units of State government, local governments, or a private source; and

(5) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out its purpose.