Maryland Code, LOCAL GOVERNMENT 24-102

County: means a county of the State or Baltimore City. See
state: means :

(1) a state, possession, territory, or commonwealth of the United States; or

(2) the District of Columbia. See

(a) (1) By resolution, the governing body of any county or municipality may establish, organize, and participate in a council.

(2) A council may include a county, city, or town outside the State.

(b) A council may be established to:

(1) study governmental problems of mutual interest and concern; and

(2) make recommendations for review and action by its members.