(a) In this section, 'property manager' means an entity responsible for the management and maintenance of real property, including: (1) finding tenants; (2) collecting rent; (3) paying expenses and applicable taxes; (4) maintaining utilities and systems; and (5) taking any necessary actions to manage and operate real property. (b) The Council may operate in the region. (c) The Council may: (1) adopt a seal; (2) sue; (3) adopt bylaws and rules for the conduct of its business; (4) enter into contracts and agreements; (5) 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; (6) give any required security; (7) include in any contract for financial assistance with the federal government any reasonable and appropriate condition imposed under federal law that is not inconsistent with the purposes of this subtitle; (8) execute any instrument and act as necessary, convenient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and (9) act as a property manager of the Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center owned by and located within St.

enient, or desirable to carry out its powers and the purposes of this subtitle; and (9) act as a property manager of the Southern Maryland Regional Agricultural Center owned by and located within St. Mary’s County. (d) The Council shall publish its rules.