Maryland Code, Public Utilities § 12-110

(1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;

(2) adopt a seal;

(3) maintain an office at a place it designates;

(4) maintain facilities for the purpose of holding hearings under this subtitle;

(5) employ a staff;

(6) accept a grant, a loan, or any other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to the provisions of this subtitle;

(7) enter into contracts and execute the instruments necessary or convenient to carry out this subtitle to accomplish its purposes; and

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