Md. Code, Local Government § 26–701

(a) The board of managers shall implement the drainage project.

(b) The board of managers may:

(1) hire employees;

(2) buy, hire, or rent machines, and buy explosives;

(3) award contracts;

(4) enter into an agreement with any county, State, or federal unit of

government; and

(5) do other acts as necessary, including borrowing money, in the

name of the board of managers, if the borrowing is approved by the county

commissioners or county council.

(c) The county tax collector shall make payment on behalf of the drainage

association as directed by the board of managers.

(d) The board of managers shall:

(1) keep a regular account of its income and expenses; and

(2) report its income and expenses to the annual meetings of the

drainage association and meetings of the landowners.