An authority:
(1) Is an instrumentality that exercises public and essential government functions;
(2) Provides for the public health and welfare; and
(3) May acquire, hold, construct, extend, repair, improve, operate, or lease as a lessor or lessee 1 or more projects that are wholly or partly within 1 or more of the member political subdivisions.
Structure Maryland Statutes
Title 9 - Water, Ice, and Sanitary Facilities
Subtitle 9 - Water and Sewer Authorities
Part II - Formation and Organization; Termination
Section 9-905 - Purposes of Authorities
Section 9-906 - Creation Generally
Section 9-907 - Articles of Incorporation -- Law; Contents; Execution; Approval
Section 9-908 - Articles of Incorporation -- Articles of Amendment
Section 9-909 - Filing Names and Addresses of Officers and Location of Principal Office