(a) The Authority may:
(1) adopt bylaws for the conduct of its business;
(2) adopt a seal;
(3) maintain an office at a place it designates;
(4) maintain facilities for the purpose of holding hearings under this subtitle;
(5) employ a staff;
(6) accept a grant, a loan, or any other assistance in any form from any public or private source, subject to the provisions of this subtitle;
(7) enter into contracts and execute the instruments necessary or convenient to carry out this subtitle to accomplish its purposes; and
(8) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the powers expressly granted by this subtitle.
(b) The Authority shall adopt a code of conduct for its members.