Maryland Code, Land Use § 7-302

(1) by local law, establish procedures and requirements for the consideration and execution of agreements; and

(2) delegate all or part of the authority established under the local law to a public principal within the jurisdiction of the local governing body.

(1) execute agreements for real property located within the jurisdiction of the local governing body with a person having a legal or equitable interest in the real property, including property that is the subject of annexation of land to a municipal corporation; and

(2) include a federal, State, or local government or unit as an additional party to the agreement.