§12–1004.

    (a)    Subject to a public hearing under § 12–1009 of this subtitle and to accomplish a legislative purpose listed in § 12–1002 of this subtitle, the governing body of the county may adopt a local law to create a business improvement district in accordance with this subtitle.

    (b)    Subsection (a) of this section is self–executing and fully authorizes the county to establish a district, notwithstanding any other statutory or charter provision.

    (c)    A local law adopted under subsection (a) of this section shall include:

        (1)    the name of the district corporation;

        (2)    that the district corporation is formed under this subtitle;

        (3)    the names, addresses, and terms of office of the initial members of the board of directors of the district corporation;

        (4)    the address of the principal office of the district corporation;

        (5)    the purposes for which the district is formed;

        (6)    the powers of the district, subject to the limitations on the powers of districts under this subtitle; and

        (7)    if applicable, articles of incorporation of the district corporation.