§ 20-5. Powers and functions of Association.

(a) In general.

The Association may exercise only those powers regarding the District that are provided for in this subtitle.

(b) Authorized actions.

The Association shall have the power to:

(1) conduct District programs and activities, promote and market the District, and provide other marketing, promotion, and destination development services;

(2) acquire, hold, and use property necessary to achieve the District's purposes;

(3) enter into contracts for the provision of District services;

(4) sue and be sued;

(5) borrow and accept grants;

(6) employ and discharge personnel;

(7) propose, in the District's financial plan, the District special assessments in accordance with § 20-8 of this subtitle;

(8) adopt, amend, and modify bylaws of the District Management Committee, subject to the approval of the Board of Estimates;

(9) establish and elect officers, and provide for the terms of office and duties of the officers;

(10) contract for and purchase goods and services in accordance with City ordinances and policy requiring achievement of goals regarding minority and women's business enterprises; and

(11) do all things necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the District under this subtitle.

The powers of the Association shall be broadly interpreted in order to allow the Association to achieve the goals of the Enabling Legislation.