(a) Except as provided under subsection (b) of this section, the County Executive may: (1) negotiate agreements with a developer for real property located in the county; (2) include a federal, State, or local government or unit as an additional party to the agreement; and (3) execute an agreement. (b) The County Executive may not enter into an agreement unless: (1) the agreement is approved by the district council; and (2) the county planning board determines that the proposed agreement is consistent with the Commission’s general plan.
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