(2) The Executive Director shall have experience with, and possess qualifications relevant to, the activities and purposes of the Council.

(b) The Council may:

(1) employ a staff;

(2) adopt bylaws, policies, and procedures related to operating the Council;

(3) retain any necessary accountants, financial advisors, or other consultants;

(4) maintain offices at a place the Council designates in the State;

(5) accept loans, grants, or assistance of any kind from any entity of federal, State, or local government, an institution of higher education, or a private source if the Council gives prior notice to the Designated State Entity;

(6) enter into contracts and other legal instruments;

(7) sue or be sued; and

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