(3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activities
of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 31306. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate
for public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its dis-
solution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment
of compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of direc-
tors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan
or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate
in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the cor-
poration for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
§ 31307. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York, New York,
or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities
of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office
is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and pos-
sessions of the United States.
§ 31308. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 31309. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 31310. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 31311. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
CHAPTER 401—CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec.
40101.
Definition.
40102.
Organization.
40103.
Purposes.
40104.
Membership.
40105.
Governing body.
40106.
Powers.
40107.
Restrictions.
40108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40109.
Records and inspection.
40110.
Service of process.
40111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
40112.
Annual report.
§ 40101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 40102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Catholic War Veterans of the United States of
America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in
New York, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 40103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—
(1) preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution of the United
States and the laws of the States;
(2) commemorate the wars, campaigns, and military actions of the
United States to reflect profound respect, high honor, and great tribute
on the glorious dead and the surviving veterans of those wars, cam-
paigns, and actions and to give all Americans a greater understanding
of and appreciation for the sacrifices of those who participated in them
for all Americans;
(3) stimulate to the highest degree possible the interests of the entire
Nation in the problems of veterans, their widows, and orphans;
(4) cooperate to the fullest extent and in a harmonious manner with
all veterans’ organizations in common projects designed to serve the in-
terests of all veterans of all wars in which the United States has par-
ticipated;
(5) collate, preserve, and encourage the study of historical episodes,
chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to the wars, campaigns,
and military actions of the United States;
(6) inculcate an enduring love of country, a deep and abiding sense
of patriotism, and a profound commitment to Americanism among all
the people of the United States;
(7) encourage, among the youth of our Nation, respect for our na-
tional flag, our anthem, and the traditions of America;
(8) preserve the freedoms of all the people, national peace, prosper-
ity, tranquility, good will, the permanence of free institutions, and the
defense of the United States;
(9) foster the association of veterans of the Catholic faith who have
served in the armed forces of the United States;
(10) encourage morality in government, labor, management, eco-
nomic, social, fraternal, and all other phases of American life;
(11) promote the realization that the family is the basic unit of soci-
ety;
(12) increase our love, honor, and service to God and to our fellow
man without regard to race, creed, color, or national origin; and
(13) function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as authorized
by the laws of the each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 40104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 40105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
§ 40106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 40107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter.This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or employee in an amount approved by the board of direc-
tors.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(d) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 40108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 40109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 40110. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 40111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 40112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 403—CIVIL AIR PATROL
Sec.
40301.
Organization.
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40302.
Purposes.
40303.
Membership.
40304.
Powers.
40305.
Restrictions.
40306.
Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, marks, and words.
40307.
Annual report.
§ 40301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Civil Air Patrol (in this chapter, the ‘‘corpora-
tion’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 40302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) provide an organization to—
(A) encourage and aid citizens of the United States in contrib-
uting their efforts, services, and resources in developing aviation
and in maintaining air supremacy; and
(B) encourage and develop by example the voluntary contribu-
tion of private citizens to the public welfare;
(2) provide aviation education and training especially to its senior
and cadet members;
(3) encourage and foster civil aviation in local communities; and
(4) provide an organization of private citizens with adequate facilities
to assist in meeting local and national emergencies.
§ 40303. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corpora-
tion.
§ 40304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices in the District of Columbia and
the States, territories, and possessions of the United States to conduct
its affairs;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) sue and be sued; and
(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 40305. Restrictions
The corporation may not engage in business for profit or issue stock.
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§ 40306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, copyrights, em-
blems, badges, marks, and words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Civil Air Pa-
trol’’ and all insignia, copyrights, emblems, badges, descriptive or designat-
ing marks, words, and phrases the corporation adopts. This section does not
affect any vested rights.
§ 40307. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
CHAPTER 405—CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
SOCIETY OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sec.
40501.
Organization.
40502.
Purposes.
40503.
Membership.
40504.
Governing body.
40505.
Powers.
40506.
Restrictions.
40507.
Principal office.
40508.
Records and inspection.
40509.
Service of process.
40510.
Liability.
40511.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 40501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Congressional Medal of Honor Society of the
United States of America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 40502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to form a bond of friendship and comradeship among all holders
of the Congressional Medal of Honor;
(2) to protect, uphold, and preserve the dignity and honor of the
medal at all times and on all occasions;
(3) to protect the name of the medal and individual holders of the
medal from exploitation;
(4) to provide appropriate aid to all persons to whom the medal has
been awarded, their widows, or their children;
(5) to serve our country in peace as in war;
(6) to inspire and stimulate our youth to become worthy citizens of
our country; and
(7) to foster and perpetuate Americanism.
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§ 40503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual who has been awarded the Congressional
Medal of Honor is eligible for membership in the corporation. An honorary
membership may not be granted.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote at a meeting of the members. The vote may be cast in person or
by proxy.
§ 40504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the exercise
of, the powers of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of election (including the fill-
ing of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the bylaws.
However, the board shall have at least 9 directors.
(3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director has one vote
on matters decided by the board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the board.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, an
executive vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and 6 regional vice presi-
dents as provided in the bylaws. The offices of secretary and treasurer may
be combined and held by the same individual, but an individual holding
those combined offices has only one vote as a director.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, duties, and powers of the offi-
cers are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 40505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the cor-
poration require;
(4) charge and collect membership dues;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
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§ 40506. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its dis-
solution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment
of—
(1) expenses of officers of the corporation in amounts approved by
the board of directors; or
(2) appropriate aid to individuals to whom the Congressional Medal
of Honor has been awarded, their widows, or their children, to carry
out the purposes of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors and officers who vote for or assent to making a loan
to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making
the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount
of the loan until it is repaid.
§ 40507. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia
or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities
of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office
is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and pos-
sessions of the United States.
§ 40508. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 40509. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
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agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 40510. Liability
(a) LIABILITY OF CORPORATION.—The corporation is liable for the acts
of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
(b) IMMUNITY OF INDIVIDUALS.—A member or private individual is not
liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 40511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but in compliance with the bylaws.
CHAPTER 407—CORPORATION FOR THE PROMOTION OF
RIFLE PRACTICE AND FIREARMS SAFETY
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
Sec.
40701.
Organization.
40702.
Governing body.
40703.
Powers.
40704.
Restrictions.
40705.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
40706.
Distribution of assets on dissolution.
40707.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
SUBCHAPTER II—CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
40721.
Responsibility of corporation.
40722.
Functions.
40723.
Eligibility for participation.
40724.
Priority of youth participation.
40725.
National Matches and small-arms firing school.
40726.
Allowances for junior competitors.
40727.
Army support.
40728.
Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
40729.
Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts.
40730.
Surplus property.
40731.
Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies.
40732.
Sale of firearms and supplies.
40733.
Applicability of other law.
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
§ 40701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Corporation for the Promotion of Rifle Prac-
tice and Firearms Safety (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) NON-GOVERNMENTAL STATUS.—The corporation is a private corpora-
tion, not a department, agency, or instrumentality of the United States Gov-
ernment. An officer or employee of the corporation is not an officer or em-
ployee of the Government.
§ 40702. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. The board of directors may adopt bylaws, policies,
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and procedures for the corporation and may take any other action that it
considers necessary for the management and operation of the corporation.
(2) The board shall have at least 9 directors.
(3) The term of office of a director is 2 years. A director may be re-
appointed.
(4) A vacancy on the board of directors shall be filled by a majority vote
of the remaining directors.
(b) DIRECTOR OF CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP.—(1) The board of directors
shall appoint the Director of Civilian Marksmanship.
(2) The Director is responsible for—
(A) the daily operation of the corporation; and
(B) the duties of the corporation under subchapter II of this chapter.
§ 40703. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal, which shall be judicially
noticed;
(2) make contracts;
(3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the activities of the corporation;
(4) incur and pay obligations;
(5) charge fees to cover the corporation’s costs in carrying out the
Civilian Marksmanship Program; and
(6) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the activities
of the corporation.
§ 40704. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) USE OF AMOUNTS COLLECTED.—Amounts collected under section
40703(3) and (5) of this title, including proceeds from the sale of firearms,
ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies, may be used only to support
the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
§ 40705. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 40706. Distribution of assets on dissolution
(a) SECRETARY OF THE ARMY.—On dissolution of the corporation, title
to the following items, and the right to possess the items, vest in the Sec-
retary of the Army:
(1) firearms stored at Defense Distribution Depot, Anniston, Annis-
ton, Alabama on the date of dissolution.
(2) M–16 rifles under control of the corporation.
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(3) trophies received from the National Board for the Promotion of
Rifle Practice through the date of dissolution.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS.—(1) On dissolution of the corpora-
tion, an asset not described in subsection (a) of this section may be distrib-
uted to an organization that—
(A) is exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.); and
(B) performs functions similar to the functions described in section
40722 of this title.
(2) An asset distributed under this subsection may not be distributed to
an individual.
(c) TREASURY.—On dissolution of the corporation, any asset not distrib-
uted under subsection (a) or (b) of this section shall be sold and the pro-
ceeds shall be deposited in the Treasury.
§ 40707. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the
corporation.
SUBCHAPTER II—CIVILIAN MARKSMANSHIP PROGRAM
§ 40721. Responsibility of corporation
The corporation shall supervise and control the Civilian Marksmanship
Program.
§ 40722. Functions
The functions of the Civilian Marksmanship Program are—
(1) to instruct citizens of the United States in marksmanship;
(2) to promote practice and safety in the use of firearms;
(3) to conduct competitions in the use of firearms and to award tro-
phies, prizes, badges, and other insignia to competitors;
(4) to secure and account for firearms, ammunition, and other equip-
ment for which the corporation is responsible;
(5) to issue, loan, or sell firearms, ammunition, repair parts, and
other supplies under sections 40731 and 40732 of this title; and
(6) to procure necessary supplies and services to carry out the Pro-
gram.
§ 40723. Eligibility for participation
(a) CERTIFICATION.—(1) An individual shall certify by affidavit, before
participating in an activity sponsored or supported by the corporation, that
the individual—
(A) has not been convicted of a felony;
(B) has not been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18;
and
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(C) is not a member of an organization that advocates the violent
overthrow of the United States Government.
(2) The Director of Civilian Marksmanship may require an individual to
provide certification from law enforcement agencies to verify that the indi-
vidual has not been convicted of a felony or a violation of section 922 of
title 18.
(b) INELIGIBILITY.—An individual may not participate in an activity
sponsored or supported by the corporation if the individual—
(1) has been convicted of a felony; or
(2) has been convicted of a violation of section 922 of title 18.
(c) LIMITING PARTICIPATION.—The Director may limit participation in
the program as necessary to ensure—
(1) the safety of participants;
(2) the security of firearms, ammunition, and equipment; and
(3) the quality of instruction in the use of firearms.
§ 40724. Priority of youth participation
In carrying out the Civilian Marksmanship Program, the corporation shall
give priority to activities that benefit firearms safety, training, and competi-
tion for youth and that reach as many youth participants as possible.
§ 40725. National Matches and small-arms firing school
(a) ANNUAL COMPETITION.—An annual competition called the ‘‘National
Matches’’ and consisting of rifle and pistol matches for a national trophy,
medals, and other prizes shall be held as prescribed by the Secretary of the
Army.
(b) ELIGIBLE PARTICIPANTS.—The National Matches are open to mem-
bers of the armed forces, National Guard, Reserve Officers’ Training Corps,
Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps, Citizens’ Military Training
Camps, Citizens’ Air Training Camps, and rifle clubs, and to civilians.
(c) SMALL-ARMS FIRING SCHOOL.—A small-arms firing school shall be
held in connection with the National Matches.
(d) OTHER COMPETITIONS.—Competitions for which trophies and medals
are provided by the National Rifle Association of America shall be held in
connection with the National Matches.
§ 40726. Allowances for junior competitors
(a) DEFINITION.—In this section, a ‘‘junior competitor’’ is a competitor
at the National Matches, a small-arms firing school, a competition in con-
nection with the National Matches, or a special clinic under section 40725
of this title who is—
(1) less than 18 years of age; or
(2) a member of a gun club organized for the students of a college
or university.
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(b) SUBSISTENCE ALLOWANCE.—A junior competitor may be paid a sub-
sistence allowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary of the Army.
(c) TRAVEL ALLOWANCE.—A junior competitor may be paid a travel al-
lowance in an amount prescribed by the Secretary instead of travel expenses
and subsistence while traveling. The travel allowance for the return trip may
be paid in advance.
§ 40727. Army support
(a) LOGISTICAL SUPPORT.—The Secretary of the Army shall provide
logistical support to the Civilian Marksmanship Program for competitions
and other activities. The corporation shall reimburse the Secretary for incre-
mental direct costs incurred in providing logistical support. The reimburse-
ments shall be credited to the appropriations account of the Department of
the Army that is charged to provide the logistical support.
(b) NATIONAL MATCHES.—(1) The National Matches may be held at De-
partment of Defense facilities where the National Matches were held before
February 10, 1996.
(2) The Secretary shall provide, without cost to the corporation, members
of the National Guard and Army Reserve to support the National Matches
as part of the annual training under title 10 and title 32.
(c) REGULATIONS.—The Secretary shall prescribe regulations to carry
out this section.
§ 40728. Transfer of firearms, ammunition, and parts
(a) REQUIRED TRANSFERS.—In accordance with subsection (b) of this
section, the Secretary of the Army shall transfer to the corporation all fire-
arms and ammunition that, on February 9, 1996, were under the control
of the director of civilian marksmanship (as that position existed under sec-
tion 4307 of title 10 on February 9, 1996), including—
(1) all firearms on loan to affiliated clubs and State associations;
(2) all firearms in the possession of the Civilian Marksmanship Sup-
port Detachment; and
(3) all M–1 Garand and caliber .22 rimfire rifles stored at Defense
Distribution Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama.
(b) TIME FOR TRANSFERS.—The Secretary shall transfer firearms and
ammunition under subsection (a) of this section as and when necessary to
enable the corporation—
(1) to issue or loan firearms or ammunition under section 40731 of
this title; or
(2) to sell firearms or ammunition under section 40732 of this title.
(c) VESTING OF TITLE IN TRANSFERRED ITEMS.—Title to an item trans-
ferred to the corporation under this section shall vest in the corporation—
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(1) on the issuance of the item to an eligible recipient under section
40731 of this title; or
(2) immediately before the corporation delivers the item to a pur-
chaser in accordance with a contract for sale of the item that is author-
ized under section 40732 of this title.
(d) STORAGE OF FIREARMS.—Firearms stored at Defense Distribution
Depot, Anniston, Anniston, Alabama, before February 10, 1996, and used
for the Civilian Marksmanship Program (as that program existed under sec-
tion 4308(e) of title 10 before February 10, 1996), shall remain at that fa-
cility or another storage facility designated by the Secretary, without cost
to the corporation, until the firearms are issued, loaned, or sold by the cor-
poration, or otherwise transferred to the corporation.
(e) DISCRETIONARY TRANSFER OF PARTS.—The Secretary may transfer
from the inventory of the Department of the Army to the corporation any
part from a rifle designated to be demilitarized.
(f) LIMITATION ON DEMILITARIZATION OF M–1 RIFLES.—After February
10, 1996, the Secretary may not demilitarize an M–1 Garand rifle in the
inventory of the Army unless the Defense Logistics Agency decides the rifle
is unserviceable.
(g) COST OF TRANSFERS.—A transfer of firearms, ammunition, or parts
to the corporation under this section shall be made without cost to the cor-
poration, except that the corporation shall assume the cost of preparation
and transportation of firearms and ammunition transferred under this sec-
tion.
§ 40729. Reservation of firearms, ammunition, and parts
(a) RESERVATION.—The Secretary of the Army shall reserve for the cor-
poration—
(1) firearms described in section 40728(a) of this title;
(2) ammunition for firearms described in 40728(a) of this title;
(3) M–16 rifles held by the Department of the Army on February
10, 1996, and used to support the small-arms firing school; and
(4) parts from, and other supplies for, surplus caliber .30 and caliber
.22 rimfire rifles.
(b) EXCEPTION.—This section does not supersede the authority provided
in section 1208 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Years
1990 and 1991 (Public Law 101–189; 10 U.S.C. 372 note).
§ 40730. Surplus property
The corporation may obtain surplus property from the Defense Reutiliza-
tion Marketing Service to carry out the Civilian Marksmanship Program. A
transfer of property to the corporation under this section shall be made
without cost to the corporation.
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§ 40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies
(a) ISSUANCE OR LOAN.—For purposes of training and competition, the
corporation may issue or loan, with or without charges to recover adminis-
trative costs, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air rifles, cali-
ber .22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies necessary for
activities related to the Civilian Marksmanship Program to—
(1) organizations affiliated with the corporation that provide fire-
arms training to youth;
(2) the Boy Scouts of America;
(3) 4–H Clubs;
(4) the Future Farmers of America; and
(5) other youth oriented organizations.
(b) SECURITY OF FIREARMS.—The corporation shall ensure adequate
oversight and accountability for firearms issued or loaned under this section.
The corporation shall prescribe procedures for the security of issued or
loaned firearms in accordance with United States, State, and local laws.
§ 40732. Sale of firearms and supplies
(a) AFFILIATED ORGANIZATIONS.—The corporation may sell, at fair mar-
ket value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber
.22 and .30 ammunition, repair parts, and other supplies to organizations
affiliated with the corporation that provide training in the use of firearms.
(b) GUN CLUB MEMBERS.—(1) The corporation may sell, at fair market
value, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30 surplus rifles, ammunition, repair
parts and other supplies necessary for target practice to a citizen of the
United States who is over 18 years of age and who is a member of a gun
club affiliated with the corporation.
(2) Except as provided in section 40733 of this title, sales under this sub-
section are subject to applicable United States, State, and local law. In ad-
dition to any other requirement, the corporation shall establish procedures
to obtain a criminal records check of the individual with United States Gov-
ernment and State law enforcement agencies.
(c) LIMITATION ON SALES.—(1) The corporation may not sell a repair
part designed to convert a firearm to fire in a fully automatic mode.
(2) The corporation may not sell any item to an individual who has been
convicted of—
(A) a felony; or
(B) a violation of section 922 of title 18.
§ 40733. Applicability of other law
Section 922(a)(1)–(3) and (5) of title 18 does not apply to the shipment,
transportation, receipt, transfer, sale, issuance, loan, or delivery by the cor-
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poration, of an item that the corporation is authorized to issue, loan, sell,
or receive under this chapter.
CHAPTER 501—DAUGHTERS OF UNION VETERANS OF
THE CIVIL WAR 1861–1865
Sec.
50101.
Definition.
50102.
Organization.
50103.
Purposes.
50104.
Membership.
50105.
Governing body.
50106.
Powers.
50107.
Restrictions.
50108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
50109.
Records and inspection.
50110.
Service of process.
50111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
50112.
Annual report.
§ 50101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 50102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War
1861–1865 (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation in-
corporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 50103. Purposes
(a) PROVIDED IN ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION.—The purposes of the
corporation are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) PERPETUATING MEMORIES.—To perpetuate the memories of the fa-
thers of the Daughters of Union Veterans of the Civil War 1861–1865,
their loyalty to the Union, and their unselfish sacrifices for the preservation
of the Union, the purposes of the corporation also include—
(1) encouraging the preservation of historic sites and the construc-
tion and preservation of monuments commemorating any aspect of the
Civil War;
(2) building and maintaining a Museum of Civil War History, admis-
sion to which shall be free and open to the public, in the city of Spring-
field, Illinois, as a repository of Civil War documents, artifacts, and
cultural relics;
(3) maintaining a library in connection with the Civil War museum,
admission to which shall be open to the public, containing the official
volumes of the War of the Rebellion Records, Civil War genealogical
files, Adjutant General reports of the various States, military and bio-
graphical records and accounts of the individual service of Union sol-
diers, sailors, and marines, diaries, letters, relics, and other records;
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(4) promulgating and teaching American history, particularly the
history of the Civil War period, through the establishment of scholar-
ship programs at the national and State levels, the presentation of
American flags to youth groups and newly naturalized citizens, and the
sponsorship of contests of educational merit;
(5) caring for veterans of all wars through volunteer programs in
Department of Veterans Affairs medical centers and in homes and
other institutions maintained by the States for the welfare of American
veterans; and
(6) participating, in a spirit of cooperation and reciprocity, in pro-
grams with other societies devoted to American history, veterans’ af-
fairs, or community interests.
(c) VETERANS’ AND PATRIOTIC ORGANIZATION.—The corporation shall
function as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as authorized by the laws
of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 50104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corpora-
tion.
§ 50105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
§ 50106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 50107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
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(e) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 50108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
If the corporation does not maintain that status, the charter granted by this
chapter expires.
§ 50109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 50110. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 50111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 50112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 503—DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
Sec.
50301.
Organization.
50302.
Purposes.
50303.
Membership.
50304.
Powers.
50305.
Exclusive right to name.
50306.
Restrictions.
50307.
Service of process.
50308.
Annual report.
§ 50301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Disabled American Veterans (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
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(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 50302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of the United
States;
(2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which those eli-
gible to membership fought;
(3) to advance the interests, and work for the betterment, of all
wounded, injured, and disabled American veterans;
(4) to cooperate with the Department of Veterans Affairs and all
other public and private agencies devoted to the cause of improving and
advancing the condition, health, and interests of all wounded, injured,
and disabled veterans;
(5) to stimulate a feeling of mutual devotion, helpfulness, and com-
radeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled veterans;
(6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our country; and
(7) to encourage in all people that spirit of understanding which will
guard against future wars.
§ 50303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual is eligible for membership in the cor-
poration if the individual—
(1)(A) was wounded, gassed, injured, or disabled in the line of duty
during time of war while in the service of the military or naval forces
of the United States; and
(B) was honorably discharged or separated from that service or is
still in active service in the armed forces of the United States; or
(2)(A) was disabled while serving with any of the armed forces of
a country associated with the United States as an ally during any of
its war periods;
(B) is a citizen of the United States; and
(C) was honorably discharged.
(b) NO HONORARY MEMBERSHIPS.—An honorary membership may not
be granted.
§ 50304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations to carry out the
purposes of the corporation;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
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(5) establish State and territorial organizations and local chapter or
post organizations;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a newspaper and other publications devoted to the pur-
poses of the corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary or proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 50305. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its State and local subdivisions have the exclusive
right to use the name ‘‘Disabled American Veterans’’.
§ 50306. Restrictions
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and may not pro-
mote the candidacy of an individual seeking public office.
§ 50307. Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this
chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other des-
ignated official of each State in which a chapter is organized, the name and
address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against
the corporation may be served.
§ 50308. Annual report
Not later than January 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a
report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal
year.
CHAPTER 601—82ND AIRBORNE DIVISION ASSOCIATION,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
60101.
Definition.
60102.
Organization.
60103.
Purposes.
60104.
Membership.
60105.
Governing body.
60106.
Powers.
60107.
Restrictions.
60108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
60109.
Records and inspection.
60110.
Service of process.
60111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
60112.
Annual report.
§ 60101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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§ 60102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—82nd Airborne Division Association, Incor-
porated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incor-
porated in Illinois, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 60103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and include—
(1) perpetuating the memory of members of the 82nd Airborne Divi-
sion who fought and died for this country;
(2) furthering the common bond between retired and active members
of the 82nd Airborne Division;
(3) providing educational assistance in the form of college scholar-
ships and grants to the qualified children of current and former mem-
bers of the 82nd Airborne Division;
(4) promoting civic and patriotic activities; and
(5) promoting the indispensable role of airborne defense to the na-
tional security of the United States.
§ 60104. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, or national origin.
§ 60105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office in the cor-
poration may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, dis-
ability, or national origin.
§ 60106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 60107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
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(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses in
amounts approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(e) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 60108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 60109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 60110. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 60111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 60112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 701— FLEET RESERVE ASSOCIATION
Sec.
70101.
Definition.
118
70102.
Organization.
70103.
Purposes.
70104.
Membership.
70105.
Governing body.
70106.
Powers.
70107.
Restrictions.
70108.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
70109.
Records and inspection.
70110.
Service of process.
70111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70112.
Annual report.
§ 70101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 70102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Fleet Reserve Association (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Delaware, is a feder-
ally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 70103. Purposes
(a) GENERAL.—The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its ar-
ticles of incorporation and bylaws and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) aiding and maintaining an adequate naval defense for the United
States;
(3) assisting the recruitment of the best personnel available for the
United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States
Coast Guard;
(4) providing for the welfare of the personnel who serve in the Unit-
ed States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and United States Coast
Guard;
(5) continuing to loyally serve the United States Navy, United States
Marine Corps, and United States Coast Guard;
(6) preserving the spirit of shipmanship by providing assistance to
shipmates and their families; and
(7) instilling love of the United States and its flag, and promoting
soundness of mind and body, in the youth of the United States.
(b) CORPORATE FUNCTION.—The corporation shall function as an edu-
cational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization under the laws
of the State of Delaware.
§ 70104. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
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(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national ori-
gin.
§ 70105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the bylaws and articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for serving as a director or
officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disabil-
ity, age, or national origin.
§ 70106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 70107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or employee or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses
in amounts approved by the board of directors.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
employee, or member.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The corpora-
tion may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United
States Government for any of its activities.
§ 70108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a
corporation incorporated under the laws of Delaware.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 70109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
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(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 70110. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 70111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 70112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 703—FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS
Sec.
70301.
Definition.
70302.
Organization.
70303.
Purposes.
70304.
Membership.
70305.
Governing body.
70306.
Powers.
70307.
Restrictions.
70308.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
70309.
Records and inspection.
70310.
Service of process.
70311.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70312.
Annual report.
§ 70301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 70302. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Former Members of Congress (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of
Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 70303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and include the promotion of the cause of good government at the
national level by improving the public understanding of Congress as an in-
stitution and strengthening its support by the public. The corporation shall
function as an educational, patriotic, civic, historical, and research organiza-
tion as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
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§ 70304. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 70305. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
§ 70306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 70307. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(e) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 70308. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 70309. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
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§ 70310. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 70311. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 70312. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 705—THE FOUNDATION OF THE FEDERAL BAR
ASSOCIATION
Sec.
70501.
Definition.
70502.
Organization.
70503.
Purposes.
70504.
Membership.
70505.
Governing body.
70506.
Powers.
70507.
Exclusive right to name.
70508.
Restrictions.
70509.
Principal office.
70510.
Records and inspection.
70511.
Service of process.
70512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70513.
Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 70501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia.
§ 70502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The Foundation of the Federal Bar Associa-
tion (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 70503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive, hold, invest, administer, and dispose of property with-
out restrictions applicable to trustees or trust funds;
(2) to apply its income and any part of its principal exclusively to
educational, charitable, scientific, or literary purposes—
(A) to advance the science of jurisprudence;
(B) to uphold high standards for the Federal judiciary and at-
torneys representing the United States Government;
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(C) to promote and improve the administration of justice, in-
cluding the study of means for the improved handling of the legal
business of the departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the
Government;
(D) to facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of knowledge and
understanding of the law and the promotion of the study of the
law and the science of jurisprudence and research in jurispru-
dence, through the maintenance of a law library, the establishment
of seminars, lectures, and studies devoted to the law, and the pub-
lication of addresses, essays, treatises, reports and other literary
works by students, practitioners, and teachers of the law; and
(E) to provide for the acquisition, preservation, and exhibition
of rare books and documents, sculptures, paintings, and other ob-
jects of art and historical interest relating to the law, the courts,
and the legal profession; and
(3) to do any other acts necessary or incident to the accomplishment
of these purposes.
§ 70504. Membership
(a) MEMBERS.—The members of the corporation are—
(1) the members of the National Council of the Federal Bar Associa-
tion, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the District of Columbia,
during their term of membership in that Association; and
(2) other individuals the corporation provides for in the bylaws or
otherwise.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote of the members.
(c) GROUNDS
FOR DISQUALIFICATION.—An individual may not be a
member, director, or officer of the corporation if the individual—
(1) is a member of, or advocates the principles of, an organization
believing in, or working for, the overthrow of the United States Govern-
ment by force or violence; or
(2) refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the United
States.
§ 70505. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the exercise
of, the powers of the corporation.
(2) The board shall consist of 12 individuals elected, and subject to re-
moval at any time, by a majority vote of the members of the corporation.
The term of office of an elected director is 6 years. A vacancy on the board
shall be filled by a majority vote of the members of the corporation.
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(3) The board shall meet at least annually. Each director has one vote
on each matter decided by the board. The board may delegate its powers
to a prudential committee subject to the direction of, and reporting to, the
board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the board and
of the committee.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, a vice
president, a secretary, a treasurer, a historian, and other officers provided
for in the bylaws. The powers of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the board of directors at its annual
meeting. The term of office of an officer is one year.
§ 70506. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property and
the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the cor-
poration require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 70507. Exclusive right to name
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘The Foundation
of the Federal Bar Association’’.
§ 70508. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—(1) The activities, funds, income, and prop-
erty of the corporation may not be used to carry on political activity or at-
tempt to influence legislation.
(2) The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute
to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME.—The income of the corporation may not
inure to the benefit of a director, officer, member, or private individual.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a direc-
tor or officer. Directors and officers who vote for, assent to, or participate
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in making a loan or advance to a director or officer are jointly and severally
liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is
repaid.
(e) IMMUNITY FROM LIABILITY.—Members and private individuals are
not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 70509. Principal office
The corporation shall have its principal office in the District of Columbia,
but may conduct its activities anywhere.
§ 70510. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 70511. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 70512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 70513. Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be deposited in the Treasury
of the United States as a miscellaneous receipt.
CHAPTER 707—FREDERICK DOUGLASS MEMORIAL AND
HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION
Sec.
70701.
Organization.
70702.
Purposes.
70703.
Governing body.
70704.
Powers.
70705.
Management of homestead and erection of monument.
70706.
Property exempt from taxation.
70707.
Misnomer not to affect transfer of property.
70708.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
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§ 70701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Frederick Douglass Memorial and Historical
Association (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered cor-
poration.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to be incor-
porated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 70702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve to posterity the memory of the life and character of
the late Frederick Douglass; and
(2) to collect, collate, and preserve a historical record of the incep-
tion, progress, and culmination of the antislavery movement in the
United States, and to assemble in the homestead of the late Frederick
Douglass, commonly called Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, Dis-
trict of Columbia, all suitable exhibits of records or things illustrative
or commemorative of the antislavery movement and history that are do-
nated to, or acquired by, the corporation.
§ 70703. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—(1) The board of trustees is the governing
body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the
corporation.
(2) The board shall consist of at least 9 but not more than 19 members.
A vacancy on the board shall be filled by decision of the remaining members
of the board.
(3) The board shall adopt a seal under which all acts of the corporation
shall be passed and authenticated.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The board shall elect officers the board considers
necessary, including a treasurer, for the term and at the compensation the
board decides, as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The treasurer shall give a bond as provided in the bylaws.
(3) The board may remove an officer, employee, or agent of the corpora-
tion for a cause provided in the bylaws.
§ 70704. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) employ persons the corporation considers necessary;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property;
(5) sue and be sued; and
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(6) do any other act to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
§ 70705. Management of homestead and erection of monu-
ment
After the corporation has acquired any part of the property occupied by
the late Frederick Douglass as his homestead, commonly called Cedar Hill,
in the village of Anacostia, District of Columbia, the corporation may—
(1) manage, repair, and improve the property to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation; and
(2) erect on the property a monument to the memory of the late
Frederick Douglass.
§ 70706. Property exempt from taxation
Any property formerly occupied by the late Frederick Douglass as his
homestead, commonly called Cedar Hill, in the village of Anacostia, District
of Columbia, and owned by the corporation, is exempt from taxation as long
as the property is used for the purposes of the corporation.
§ 70707. Misnomer not to affect transfer of property
A misnomer of the corporation does not affect any transfer of property
to or from the corporation.
§ 70708. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the
corporation.
CHAPTER 709—FUTURE FARMERS OF AMERICA
Sec.
70901.
Organization.
70902.
Purposes.
70903.
Membership.
70904.
Governing body.
70905.
National officers.
70906.
Powers.
70907.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
70908.
Restrictions.
70909.
Availability of personnel, services, and facilities of Department of Education.
70910.
Headquarters and principal office.
70911.
Records and inspection.
70912.
Service of process.
70913.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70914.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 70901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Future Farmers of America (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 70902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to create, foster, and assist subsidiary chapters composed of stu-
dents and former students of vocational agriculture in public schools
qualifying for Federal reimbursement under the Smith-Hughes Voca-
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tional Education Act (20 U.S.C. 11–15, 16–28) and associations of
those chapters in the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States;
(2) to develop character, train for useful citizenship, and foster patri-
otism, and thereby develop competent and aggressive rural and agricul-
tural leadership;
(3) to create and nurture a love of country life by encouraging mem-
bers to improve the farm home and its surroundings, to develop orga-
nized rural recreational activities, and to create more interest in the
intelligent choice of farming occupations;
(4) to encourage the practice of thrift;
(5) to procure for and distribute to State associations, local chapters,
and members all official supplies and equipment of the corporation;
(6) to publish an official magazine and other publications for the
members of the corporation;
(7) to strengthen the confidence of farm boys and young men in
themselves and their work, to encourage members in the development
of individual farming programs, and to promote their permanent estab-
lishment in farming by—
(A) encouraging improvement in scholarship;
(B) providing prizes and awards to deserving students who have
achieved distinction in vocational agriculture, including farm me-
chanics activities on a local, State, or national basis; and
(C) assisting financially, through loans or grants, deserving stu-
dents in all-dayvocational agriculture classes and young farmers
under 30 years of age who were former students in all-day voca-
tional agriculture classes in becoming satisfactorily established in
a farming occupation;
(8) to cooperate with others, including State boards for vocational
education, in accomplishing these purposes; and
(9) to engage in other activities, consistent with these purposes, de-
termined by the governing body to be for the best interests of the cor-
poration.
§ 70903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—In matters of official business of a local chapter, each
member has one vote. In matters of official business of a State association,
each qualified delegate of a local chapter has one vote.
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§ 70904. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the
corporation.
(2) The board consists of the Secretary of Education, 4 staff members
in the Department of Education, and 4 State supervisors of agriculture edu-
cation. The Secretary is chairman of the board.
(3) The term of office of the directors and the method of selecting the
directors (except ex officio directors) are as provided in the bylaws.
(4) The board shall meet at least annually at the time and place provided
in the bylaws. The annual report of the board shall be presented at that
meeting. Special meetings of the board may be called at any time by the
chairman.
(b) GOVERNING COMMITTEE.—The board may designate the chairman of
the board and 2 members of the chairman’s staff as a governing committee.
When the board is not in session, the governing committee shall exercise
the powers of the board, subject to the board’s direction, and may authorize
the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers that require it.
§ 70905. National officers
(a) COMPOSITION.—The national officers of the corporation are a student
president, 4 student vice presidents (one from each of 4 regions of the Unit-
ed States established in the bylaws for purposes of administration of the
corporation), a student secretary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and
a national advisor.
(b) BOARD OF STUDENT OFFICERS.—The national student officers of the
corporation comprise a board of student officers. The board of student offi-
cers shall advise and make recommendations to the board of directors about
the activities and business of the corporation.
(c) ELECTION.—The national officers of the corporation shall be elected
annually by a majority vote of the delegates assembled in the annual na-
tional convention from among qualified members of the corporation, except
that—
(1) the national advisor shall be the Secretary of Education;
(2) the executive secretary shall be a member of the Department of
Education; and
(3) the treasurer shall be an employee or member of a State agency
that directs or supervises a State program of agricultural education
under the provisions of the Smith-Hughes Vocational Education Act
(20 U.S.C. 11–15, 16–28).
(d) VOTE AT NATIONAL CONVENTION.—Each qualified delegate has one
vote at the annual national convention.
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§ 70906. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the management of
its property and the regulation of its affairs, including the establish-
ment and maintenance of local chapters and State associations of chap-
ters;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activities
of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, and grants to
deserving students and young farmers to carry out the purposes of the
corporation;
(9) publish a magazine and other publications;
(10) procure for and distribute to State associations, local chapters,
and members all official Future Farmers of America supplies and
equipment;
(11) sue and be sued; and
(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 70907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation and its authorized chapters and associations of chapters
have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Future Farmers of America’’ and
the initials FFA as representing an agricultural membership organization
and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 70908. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party
or candidate for elective public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member, except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corpora-
tion.
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
(e) PRIZES, AWARDS, GRANTS, OR LOANS TO STUDENT OFFICERS AND
MEMBERS MEETING CRITERIA.—This section does not preclude prizes,
awards, grants, or loans to student officers and members meeting the cri-
teria established by the board of directors for selecting recipients of those
benefits.
§ 70909. Availability of personnel, services, and facilities of
Department of Education
On request of the board of directors of the corporation, the Secretary of
Education may make personnel, services, and facilities of the Department
of Education available to administer or assist in the administration of the
activities of the corporation. Personnel of the Department may not receive
compensation from the corporation for their services, except that travel and
other legitimate expenses as defined by the Secretary and approved by the
board may be paid. The Secretary also may cooperate with the State boards
for vocational education to assist in the promotion of the activities of the
corporation.
§ 70910. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the corporation shall be in the
District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not con-
fined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the
States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 70911. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to
vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member, or an agent or attorney of the member,
may inspect the records of the corporation at any reasonable time.
§ 70912. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk
of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to
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or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is
notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) STATES, TERRITORIES, AND POSSESSIONS.—As a condition to the ex-
ercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation
shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each
State, territory, or possession of the United States in which a subordinate
association or chapter is organized, the name and address of an agent in
that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands
against the corporation may be served.
§ 70913. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 70914. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by the board of direc-
tors for the benefit of students of vocational agriculture or be transferred
to a recognized educational foundation.
CHAPTER 801—GENERAL FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S
CLUBS
Sec.
80101.
Organization.
80102.
Purposes.
80103.
Constitution and bylaws.
80104.
Property.
80105.
Principal office and meetings.
80106.
Distribution of assets on dissolution.
§ 80101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—General Federation of Women’s Clubs (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to be incor-
porated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 80102. Purposes
The corporation shall be organized and operated exclusively for charitable
and educational purposes within the meaning of section 501(c)(3) of the In-
ternal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) and shall comply with
the requirements for classification as an exempt organization under section
501(c)(3). The charitable purposes of the corporation shall be achieved
through volunteer efforts by the members of the corporation, including arts
programs, conservation programs, educational programs, homelife programs,
international affairs, public affairs programs advancing information about
public affairs, and community improvement programs.
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§ 80103. Constitution and bylaws
The corporation shall have a constitution and may adopt bylaws for the
admission and qualifications of members, the management of its property,
and the regulation of its affairs. The corporation may amend its constitu-
tion and bylaws.
§ 80104. Property
The corporation may—
(1) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(2) issue instruments of indebtedness in relation to its real property.
§ 80105. Principal office and meetings
(a) PRINCIPAL OFFICE.—The principal office of the corporation shall be
in the District of Columbia.
(b) MEETINGS.—The corporation may hold its meetings at places outside
the District of Columbia.
§ 80106. Distribution of assets on dissolution
On dissolution of the corporation, the board of directors shall liquidate
and distribute its assets to organizations qualified as exempt organizations
under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C.
501(c)(3)) with purposes similar to those of the corporation.
CHAPTER 803—GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA
Sec.
80301.
Organization.
80302.
Purposes.
80303.
Governing body.
80304.
Powers.
80305.
Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and words.
80306.
Restrictions.
80307.
Annual report.
§ 80301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Girl Scouts of America (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 80302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote the qualities of truth, loyalty, helpfulness, friendli-
ness, courtesy, purity, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness, thriftiness,
and kindred virtues among girls, as a preparation for their responsibil-
ities in the home and for service to the community;
(2) to direct and coordinate the Girl Scout movement in the United
States and territories and possessions of the United States; and
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(3) to fix and maintain standards for the movement that will inspire
the rising generation with the highest ideals of character, patriotism,
conduct, and attainment.
§ 80303. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL COUNCIL.—(1) There shall be a National Council of Girl
Scouts. The number, qualifications, and term of office of members of the
Council are as provided in the constitution of the corporation, except that
members of the Council must be citizens of the United States.
(2) The Council may adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws and
elect a board of directors, officers, and agents.
(3) The constitution may prescribe the number of members of the Council
necessary for a quorum. That number may be less than a majority of the
entire Council.
(4) Meetings of the Council shall be held as provided in the constitution
to hold elections and receive reports of the officers and board of directors.
Special meetings may be called as provided in the constitution.
(b) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) To the extent provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws, the board of directors shall have the powers of the Council
and manage the activities of the corporation between meetings of the Coun-
cil. The number, qualifications, and term of office of directors are as pro-
vided in the constitution.
(2) The constitution may prescribe the number of directors necessary for
a quorum. That number shall be at least 20 or two-fifths of the entire
board.
(c) EXECUTIVE
AND OTHER COMMITTEES.—The bylaws may provide
for—
(1) an executive committee to carry out the powers of the board of
directors between meetings of the board; and
(2) other committees to operate under the general supervision of the
board of directors.
(d) LOCATION OF MEETINGS AND RECORDS.—The Council and the board
of directors may hold meetings and keep the seal and records of the cor-
poration in or outside the District of Columbia.
§ 80304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations, includ-
ing regulations for the election of associates and successors;
(2) adopt and alter a seal;
(3) have offices and conduct its activities in the District of Columbia
and in the States, territories, and possessions of the United States;
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(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States; and
(6) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter and the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 80305. Exclusive right to emblems, badges, marks, and
words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use all emblems and badges,
descriptive or designating marks, and words or phrases the corporation
adopts, including the badge of the Girl Scouts, Incorporated, referred to in
the Act of August 12, 1937 (ch. 590, 50 Stat. 623), and to authorize their
use, during the life of the corporation, in connection with the manufacture,
advertisement, and sale of equipment and merchandise. This section does
not affect any vested rights.
§ 80306. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and
nonsectarian.
§ 80307. Annual report
Not later than April 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report
to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be printed each year, with accompanying illustrations, as
a separate House document of the session of the Congress to which the re-
port is submitted.
CHAPTER 805—GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA
Sec.
80501.
Definition.
80502.
Organization.
80503.
Purposes.
80504.
Membership.
80505.
Governing body.
80506.
Powers.
80507.
Restrictions.
80508.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
80509.
Records and inspection.
80510.
Service of process.
80511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
80512.
Annual report.
§ 80501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 80502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Gold Star Wives of America (in this chapter,
the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered cor-
poration.
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(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 80503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to operate in the public interest, as a nonpartisan and nonprofit
organization, solely for patriotic, charitable, literary, educational, sci-
entific, or civic improvement purposes; and
(2) the purposes stated in its articles of incorporation that are not
inconsistent with the purposes described in clause (1) of this section.
§ 80504. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 80505. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office in the cor-
poration may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 80506. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated.
§ 80507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
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§ 80508. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 80509. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 80510. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 80511. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority and in accordance with the laws of the
States in which it carries on its activities.
§ 80512. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not
be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 901—[RESERVED]
CHAPTER 1001—ITALIAN AMERICAN WAR VETERANS OF
THE UNITED STATES
Sec.
100101.
Definition.
100102.
Organization.
100103.
Purposes.
100104.
Membership.
100105.
Governing body.
100106.
Powers.
100107.
Restrictions.
100108.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
100109.
Records and inspection.
100110.
Service of process.
100111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
100112.
Annual report.
§ 100101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
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§ 100102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Italian American War Veterans of the United
States (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incor-
porated in California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, New Jersey,
New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode Island, is a federally chartered
corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 100103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and include—
(1) giving patriotic allegiance to the United States, fidelity to the
Constitution and laws of the United States, and support to the security
of civil liberty and permanence of free institutions;
(2) stimulating patriotism in the minds of Americans by encouraging
the study of the history of the United States;
(3) ensuring the preservation and defense of the United States from
all enemies without reservation;
(4) preserving the memories and records of patriotic service per-
formed by men and women who served in the armed forces, by gather-
ing, collating, editing, publishing, and exhibiting the memorabilia, in-
formation, records, military awards, decorations, and citations of those
who served in the armed forces;
(5) promoting peace, prosperity, and good will between the peoples
of the United States and Italy; and
(6) functioning as a veterans’ and patriotic organization as author-
ized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 100104. Membership
A citizen of the United States who was honorably discharged from the
armed forces is eligible for membership in the corporation. Except as pro-
vided in this chapter, eligibility for membership and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 100105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
§ 100106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
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§ 100107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The corpora-
tion may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United
States Government for any of its activities.
§ 100108. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 100109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 100110. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 100111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 100112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
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mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1101—JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF THE
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec.
110101.
Definition.
110102.
Organization.
110103.
Purposes.
110104.
Membership.
110105.
Governing body.
110106.
Powers.
110107.
Restrictions.
110108.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
110109.
Records and inspection.
110110.
Service of process.
110111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
110112.
Annual report.
§ 110101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 110102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Jewish War Veterans of the United States of
America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit cor-
poration incorporated in New York, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 110103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorpo-
ration and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis, to—
(1) maintain true allegiance to the United States;
(2) foster and perpetuate true Americanism;
(3) combat whatever tends to impair the efficiency and permanency
of our free institutions;
(4) uphold the fair name of Jews and fight their battles wherever
unjustly assailed;
(5) encourage the doctrine of universal liberty, equal rights, and full
justice to all men;
(6) combat the powers of bigotry and darkness wherever originating
and whatever the target;
(7) preserve the spirit of comradeship by mutual helpfulness to com-
rades and their families;
(8) cooperate with and support existing educational institutions and
establish educational institutions;
(9) foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen and
members of the corporation in the ideals and principles of American-
ism;
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(10) instill love of country and flag;
(11) promote sound minds and bodies in members of the corporation
and their youth;
(12) preserve the memories and records of patriotic service per-
formed by the men and women of the Jewish faith and honor their
memory; and
(13) shield from neglect the graves of our heroic dead.
§ 110104. Membership
Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the cor-
poration and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the
constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
§ 110105. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
§ 110106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 110107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The corpora-
tion may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United
States Government for any of its activities.
§ 110108. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a
corporation incorporated under the laws of New York.
(b) TAX–EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 110109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
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(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 110110. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 110111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 110112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1103—JEWISH WAR VETERANS, U.S.A.,
NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INCORPORATED
Sec.
110301.
Organization.
110302.
Purposes.
110303.
Governing body.
110304.
Powers.
110305.
Restrictions.
110306.
Principal office.
110307.
Records and inspection.
110308.
Service of process.
110309.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
110310.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 110301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Jewish War Veterans, U.S.A., National Memo-
rial, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be a nonprofit corporation incorporated and domiciled in the Dis-
trict of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 110302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
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(1) to maintain and conduct a national memorial and museum dedi-
cated to and commemorating the service and sacrifice by Americans of
the Jewish faith in the armed forces of the United States during the
period of war;
(2) to gather, collate, edit, publish, and exhibit memorabilia, infor-
mation, records, military awards, decorations, citations, and similar
items, to preserve the memories and records of patriotic service per-
formed by men and women of the Jewish faith while in the armed
forces of the United States in time of war; and
(3) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of all Americans by encour-
aging the study of the military and naval history of the United States.
§ 110303. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is
responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the fill-
ing of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 36
directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one
or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a sec-
retary, and a treasurer.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are
as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 110304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) make contracts;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(6) sue and be sued.
§ 110305. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
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(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate
for public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director
or officer. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation
to an officer or employee in an amount approved by the executive committee
of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
§ 110306. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Colum-
bia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the Dis-
trict of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the States, territories,
and possessions of the United States.
§ 110307. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 110308. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in its headquarters in the
District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice
to or service on the agent, or mailed to the headquarters of the corporation
in the District of Columbia, is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 110309. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 110310. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws
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of the corporation. This section does not allow assets to be distributed to
an officer or employee or to inure to the benefit of a private person.
CHAPTER 1201—[RESERVED]
CHAPTER 1301—LADIES OF THE GRAND ARMY OF THE
REPUBLIC
Sec.
130101.
Organization.
130102.
Purposes.
130103.
Membership.
130104.
Governing body.
130105.
Powers.
130106.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
130107.
Restrictions.
130108.
Principal office.
130109.
Records and inspection.
130110.
Service of process.
130111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130112.
Annual report.
130113.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 130101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 130102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic
and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making
available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand
Army of the Republic and its members;
(3) to cooperate in doing honor to all those who have served our
country patriotically in any way;
(4) to teach patriotism, the duties of citizenship, the true history of
our country, and the love and honor of our flag;
(5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken loyalty
to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of rep-
resentative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.
§ 130103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—(1) Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation
of classes of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the
corporation.
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(2) Eligibility for membership is limited to female blood relatives of an
individual who—
(A) served at any time during the period April 12, 1861, through
April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in—
(i) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-
Cutter Service; or
(ii) a State regiment that was called into active service and was
subject to orders of United States general officers during that pe-
riod; and
(B) was honorably discharged from, or died in, that service.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submitted to
a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 130104. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL CONVENTION.—(1) The national convention is the supreme
governing authority of the corporation.
(2) The national convention is composed of officers and elected represent-
atives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation as pro-
vided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of
the corporation must be representative of the membership at large and
maynot permit concentration of control in a limited number of members or
in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership at large.
(3) The meetings of the national convention may be held in the District
of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States.
(b) OFFICERS.—The titles, manner of selection, term of office, and duties
of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corpora-
tion.
§ 130105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the activities
of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
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§ 130106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive right to
use the name ‘‘Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic’’. The corporation
has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, emblems,
and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 130107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer or agent as
such may not contribute to a political party or candidate for public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, an officer
or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final
liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the council of administration of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an offi-
cer or employee. Members of the council of administration who vote for or
assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or employee, and officers
who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally lia-
ble to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is re-
paid.
§ 130108. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia
or another place decided by the corporation. However, the activities of the
corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office is lo-
cated but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and posses-
sions of the United States.
§ 130109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account; and
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions and coun-
cil of administration.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member, or an agent or attorney of the member,
may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any
reasonable time.
§ 130110. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
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agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 130111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 130112. Annual report
Not later than March 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a re-
port to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal
year. The report may consist of a report on the proceedings of the national
convention. The report may not be printed as a public document.
§ 130113. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the council of administration, but in compliance with the constitution and
bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1303—LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED
STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED
Sec.
130301.
Organization.
130302.
Principles and purposes.
130303.
Membership.
130304.
Governing body.
130305.
Powers.
130306.
Restrictions.
130307.
Principal office.
130308.
Records and inspection.
130309.
Service of process.
130310.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130311.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 130301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Legion of Valor of the United States of Amer-
ica, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
(d) REFERENCES TO ARMY AND NAVY LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNIT-
ED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED.—Any reference to the Army and
Navy Legion of Valor of the United States of America, Incorporated, is
deemed to refer to the Legion of Valor of the United States of America,
Incorporated.
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§ 130302. Principles and purposes
(a) PRINCIPLES.—The principles underlying the corporation are patriotic
allegiance to the United States of America, fidelity to the constitution and
law of the United States, the security of civil liberty, and the permanence
of free institutions.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to cherish the memories of the valiant deeds in arms for which
the Congressional Medal of Honor, the Distinguished Service Cross, the
Air Force Cross, and the Navy Cross are the insignia;
(2) to promote true fellowship among its members;
(3) to advance the best interests of members of the armed forces of
the United States of America;
(4) to extend all possible relief to needy members of the corporation
and their widows and children; and
(5) to stimulate patriotism in the minds of our youth by encouraging
the study of the patriotic, military, and naval history of our nation.
§ 130303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—An individual is eligible for active membership in the
corporation if the individual—
(1) is of good moral character; and
(2) has received a Congressional Medal of Honor, a Distinguished
Service Cross, an Air Force Cross, or a Navy Cross awarded for acts
of extraordinary heroism in connection with military or naval oper-
ations against an armed enemy, or for heroism of a specially distin-
guished character, as a member of any rank of the armed forces of the
United States or any foreign country.
(b) EXTENSION OF ELIGIBILITY TO PARENTS AND DESCENDANTS.—The
corporation may extend eligibility for membership, either active or associate,
to parents and lineal descendants of an individual described in subsection
(a) of this section on terms provided in its constitution and bylaws.
(c) VOTING.—Each member (except an associate member) has one vote
on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 130304. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is
responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the fill-
ing of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 10
directors.
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(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander, a
senior vice commander, a junior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant
and quartermaster, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a historian,
and any aides-de-camp provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are
as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 130305. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) make contracts;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(6) charge and collect membership dues; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 130306. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate
for public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corpora-
tion. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an
officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of the corpora-
tion.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
§ 130307. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Pittsburgh, Pennsylva-
nia, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activi-
ties of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal of-
fice is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and
possessions of the United States.
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§ 130308. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 130309. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 130310. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 130311. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1305—LITTLE LEAGUE BASEBALL,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
130501.
Organization.
130502.
Purposes.
130503.
Membership.
130504.
Governing body.
130505.
Powers.
130506.
Exclusive right to name and emblems.
130507.
Restrictions.
130508.
Principal office.
130509.
Records and inspection.
130510.
Statement required in audit report.
130511.
Service of process.
130512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
130513.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 130501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Little League Baseball, Incorporated (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
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§ 130502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote, develop, supervise, and voluntarily assist in all lawful
ways the interest of young people who participate in Little League
baseball;
(2) to help and voluntarily assist young people in developing qualities
of citizenship and sportsmanship; and
(3) using the disciplines of the native American game of baseball, to
teach spirit and competitive will to win, physical fitness through indi-
vidual sacrifice, the values of team play, and wholesome well being
through healthy social association with other youngsters under proper
leadership.
§ 130503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member (except an honorary or associate member)
has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the mem-
bers.
§ 130504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is
responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the fill-
ing of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 13
directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the
board of directors, a president, a vice president, and a secretary-treasurer.
Their duties are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corpora-
tion.
(2) The officers shall be elected annually at the annual meeting of the
corporation.
§ 130505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt, alter, and display seals, emblems, and badges;
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(4) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and
agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 130506. Exclusive right to name and emblems
The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use
the names ‘‘Little League’’ and ‘‘Little Leaguer’’ and the official Little
League emblem or any colorable simulation of that emblem. This section
does not affect any vested rights.
§ 130507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist any political party
or candidate for office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income and assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolu-
tion or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of
reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board
of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
§ 130508. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Williamsport, Penn-
sylvania, or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the
activities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.
§ 130509. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
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(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 130510. Statement required in audit report
The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required
under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requir-
ing payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or
fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.
§ 130511. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 130512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 130513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation
and in compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1401—MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
Sec.
140101.
Organization.
140102.
Purposes.
140103.
Powers.
140104.
Annual report.
§ 140101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Marine Corps League (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 140102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve the traditions and to promote the interests of the
United States Marine Corps;
(2) to band those who, on August 4, 1937, were serving in the Unit-
ed States Marine Corps and those who have been honorably discharged
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from that service together in fellowship that they may effectively pro-
mote the ideals of American freedom and democracy;
(3) to fit its members for the duties of citizenship and to encourage
them to serve as ably as citizens as they have served the Nation under
arms;
(4) to hold sacred the history and memory of the men who have
given their lives to the Nation;
(5) to foster love for the principles which they have supported by
blood and valor since the founding of the Republic;
(6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions;
(7) to create a bond of comradeship between those in service and
those who have returned to civil life;
(8) to aid voluntarily and to render assistance to all marines and
former marines as well as to their widows and orphans; and
(9) to perpetuate the history of the United States Marine Corps and
by fitting acts to observe the anniversaries of historical occasions of pe-
culiar interest to marines.
§ 140103. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) appoint or elect officers and agents;
(4) choose a board of trustees, consisting of at least 5 but not more
than 15 individuals, to conduct the business and exercise the powers
of the corporation;
(5) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) charge and collect membership dues and receive contributions of
money or property to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the
corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 140104. Annual report
Not later than December 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a
report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior cal-
endar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1403—THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS
ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
Sec.
140301.
Organization.
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140302.
Purposes.
140303.
Powers.
140304.
Exclusive right to name.
140305.
Annual report.
§ 140301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The Military Chaplains Association of the
United States of America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 140302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and morality of
our Nation;
(2) to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and friend-
ship of our military service;
(3) to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all members
and veterans of the armed forces;
(4) to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
(5) to promote justice, peace, and good will.
§ 140303. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) make its own organization, including its constitution, bylaws, and
regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) appoint or elect officers and agents;
(5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the business and
exercise the powers of the corporation;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 140304. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its area, State, and local chapters have the exclusive
right to use the name ‘‘The Military Chaplains Association of the United
States of America’’.
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§ 140305. Annual report
Not later than September 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit
a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior
calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1405—MILITARY ORDER OF THE PURPLE
HEART OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCOR-
PORATED
Sec.
140501.
Organization.
140502.
Principles and purposes.
140503.
Membership.
140504.
Governing body.
140505.
Powers.
140506.
Restrictions.
140507.
Principal office.
140508.
Records and inspection.
140509.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
140510.
Service of process.
140511.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 140501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Military Order of the Purple Heart of the
United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’),
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 140502. Principles and purposes
(a) PRINCIPLES.—The principles underlying the corporation are patriotic
allegiance to the United States, fidelity to the Constitution and laws of the
United States, the security of civil liberty, and the permanence of free insti-
tutions.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the corporation are educational, frater-
nal, historical, and patriotic, perpetuating the principles of liberty and jus-
tice which have created the United States, by—
(1) commemorating all national patriotic holidays;
(2) maintaining true allegiance to the Government of the United
States and fidelity to its Constitution and laws;
(3) preserving and strengthening comradeship and patriotism among
its members;
(4) assisting, comforting, and aiding all needy and distressed mem-
bers and their dependents;
(5) giving needed hospital and service work through its Department
of Veterans Affairs certified service officers;
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(6) cooperating with other civic and patriotic organizations having
worthy objectives;
(7) keeping alive the achievements and memory of our country’s
founders;
(8) ever cherishing the memory of General George Washington, who
founded the Purple Heart at his headquarters at Newburgh-on-the-
Hudson on August 7, 1782;
(9) influencing and teaching our citizenry, in a loyal appreciation of
the heritages of American citizenship, with its responsibilities and privi-
leges; and
(10) preserving and defending the United States from all enemies.
§ 140503. Membership
(a) ACTIVE MEMBERS.—An individual is eligible for active membership
in the corporation if the individual—
(1) is of good moral character; and
(2) has received the Purple Heart for wounds received as a member,
of any rank, of the armed forces of the United States or any foreign
country during military or naval combat against an armed enemy of
the United States.
(b) ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.—The corporation may extend eligibility for
membership as associate members to parents and lineal descendants of an
individual described in subsection (a) of this section on terms provided in
its constitution and bylaws.
(c) VOTING.—Each member described in subsection (a) of this section has
one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members.
§ 140504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is
responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for all funds of the corporation.
(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the fill-
ing of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution
and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 18
directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander, a
senior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant, a finance officer, a judge
advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a historian, and other elected officers as
provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are
as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
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§ 140505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) make contracts;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(6) charge and collect membership dues; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 140506. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate
for public office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corpora-
tion. This subsection does not prevent the payment of compensation to an
officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of the corpora-
tion.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
§ 140507. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia
or another place decided by the national executive board. However, the ac-
tivities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal
office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories,
and possessions of the United States.
§ 140508. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
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(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 140509. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 140510. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 140511. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1407—MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS
Sec.
140701.
Definition.
140702.
Organization.
140703.
Purposes.
140704.
Membership.
140705.
Governing body.
140706.
Powers.
140707.
Restrictions.
140708.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
140709.
Records and inspection.
140710.
Service of process.
140711.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
140712.
Annual report.
§ 140701. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 140702. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Military Order of the World Wars (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the Dis-
trict of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—The charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires if the corporation fails to comply with any provision of—
(1) its bylaws or articles of incorporation;
(2) this chapter; or
(3) the laws of the District of Columbia that apply to corporations
such as the corporation recognized under this chapter.
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§ 140703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and bylaws and include—
(1) promoting military service associations;
(2) promoting patriotic education and military, naval, and air
science;
(3) defending the honor and integrity of the United States Govern-
ment and the Constitution;
(4) fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the armed
forces;
(5) encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of national security;
and
(6) encouraging the commemoration of military service and the es-
tablishment of war memorials.
§ 140704. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.
(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national ori-
gin.
§ 140705. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for serving as a director or
officer may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disabil-
ity, age, or national origin.
§ 140706. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated.
§ 140707. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
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(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(d) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 140708. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from
taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 140709. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 140710. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
§ 140711. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 140712. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1501—NATIONAL ACADEMY OF PUBLIC
ADMINISTRATION
Sec.
150101.
Definition.
150102.
Organization.
150103.
Purposes.
150104.
Services to United States Government.
150105.
Membership.
150106.
Governing body.
150107.
Powers.
150108.
Restrictions.
150109.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
150110.
Records and inspection.
150111.
Service of process.
150112.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150113.
Annual report.
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§ 150101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 150102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Academy of Public Administration (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in the District of Columbia,
is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 150103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incorpo-
ration and include—
(1) evaluating the structure, administration, operation, and program
performance of Federal and other governments and government agen-
cies, anticipating, identifying, and analyzing significant problems, and
suggesting timely corrective action;
(2) foreseeing and examining critical emerging issues in governance,
and formulating practical approaches to their resolution;
(3) assessing the effectiveness, structure, administration, and impli-
cations for governance of present or proposed public programs, policies,
and processes, and recommending specific changes;
(4) advising on the relationship of Federal, State, regional, and local
governments, and increasing public officials’, citizens’, and scholars’
understanding of requirements and opportunities for sound governance
and how these can be effectively met; and
(5) demonstrating by the conduct of its affairs a commitment to the
highest professional standards of ethics and scholarship.
§ 150104. Services to United States Government
On request of the United States Government, the corporation shall inves-
tigate, examine, experiment, and report on a subject of government. The ac-
tual expense of the investigation, examination, experimentation, and report
shall be paid by the Government from appropriations available for that pur-
pose.
§ 150105. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 150106. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided
in the articles of incorporation.
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§ 150107. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 150108. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or member in an amount approved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—Except
by agreement, the corporation may not claim congressional approval or the
authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 150109. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a
corporation incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 150110. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 150111. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
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§ 150112. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 150113. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1503—NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Sec.
150301.
Federal charter.
150302.
Powers.
150303.
Services to United States Government.
150304.
Annual meeting.
§ 150301. Federal charter
National Academy of Sciences (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a
federally chartered corporation.
§ 150302. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) make its own organization, including adopting a constitution, by-
laws, and regulations;
(2) provide for the election of domestic and foreign members, their
division into classes, and other matters needful or usual in such an in-
stitution;
(3) fill vacancies; and
(4) report its actions under this subsection to Congress.
(b) PROPERTY.—(1) The corporation may—
(A) receive property by devise, bequest, donation, or otherwise;
(B) hold the property absolutely or in trust;
(C) manage and invest the property as provided in the constitution
of the corporation; and
(D) use the property and income from the property to carry out the
purposes of the corporation, subject to instructions of donors.
(2) Congress at any time may limit the amount of real estate the corpora-
tion may acquire and the amount of time it may be held.
§ 150303. Services to United States Government
On request of the United States Government, the corporation shall inves-
tigate, examine, experiment, and report on a subject of science or art. The
corporation may not receive compensation for services to the Government,
but the actual expense of the investigation, examination, experimentation,
and report shall be paid by the Government from an appropriation for that
purpose.
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§ 150304. Annual meeting
The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place designated by
the corporation.
CHAPTER 1505—NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE
SOCIETIES, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Sec.
150501.
Definition.
150502.
Organization.
150503.
Purposes.
150504.
Membership.
150505.
Governing body.
150506.
Powers.
150507.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
150508.
Restrictions.
150509.
Headquarters and principal office.
150510.
Records and inspection.
150511.
Service of process.
150512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150513.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 150501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia.
§ 150502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Conference of State Societies, Wash-
ington, District of Columbia (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a feder-
ally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 150503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote friendly and cooperative relations between the State
and territorial societies in the District of Columbia;
(2) to foster, participate in, and encourage educational, cultural,
charitable, civic, and patriotic programs and activities in the District
of Columbia and surrounding communities; and
(3) to act as contact agent with States for carrying out State and
national programs.
§ 150504. Membership
The membership of the corporation consists of the members of the State
and territorial societies in the District of Columbia. Except as provided in
this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and
privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and regulations of the
corporation.
§ 150505. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES.—(1) The board of representatives is
the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers
granted to the corporation.
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(2) The board consists of one representative from each State society and
territorial society in the District of Columbia. Each member of the board
has one vote.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, a
first vice president, a second vice president, a secretary, an assistant sec-
retary, a treasurer, an assistant treasurer, a historian, and other officers
designated by the board.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the board at an annual meeting and
serve for a term of one year.
§ 150506. Powers
The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of in-
corporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the
power to—
(1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its property
and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the cor-
poration require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications consistent
with the purposes of the corporation;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 150507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Con-
ference of State Societies, Washington, District of Columbia’’ and seals, em-
blems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 150508. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer or member as
such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate
for elective public office. The corporation may not carry on propaganda.
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(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, an officer
or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an offi-
cer or member of the board of representatives. Officers and members of the
board who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or
member of the board, and officers or members of the board who participate
in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the cor-
poration for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
§ 150509. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal offices of the corporation shall be in the
District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not con-
fined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the
States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 150510. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of representa-
tives, and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 150511. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk
of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to
or service on the agent, or mailed to the address of the agent, is notice to
or service on the corporation.
(b) STATES.—As a condition to the exercise in any State of any power
or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with secretary
of state or other designated official of that State, the name and address of
an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the cor-
poration may be served.
§ 150512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
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§ 150513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be divided equally among the
State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia.
CHAPTER 1507—NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CITIZENSHIP
Sec.
150701.
Organization.
150702.
Purposes.
150703.
Membership.
150704.
National officers.
150705.
Board of directors.
150706.
Powers.
150707.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
150708.
Restrictions.
150709.
Headquarters and principal office.
150710.
Records and inspection.
150711.
Service of process.
150712.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150713.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 150701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Conference on Citizenship (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 150702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to hold an annual national conference on citizenship on or about
‘‘Citizenship Day’’, September 17;
(2) to assist in the development of more dynamic procedures for
making citizenship more effective, including the promotion and encour-
agement of local, State, and regional citizenship conferences; and
(3) to indicate the ways and means by which various organizations
may contribute concretely to the development of a more active, alert,
enlightened, conscientious, and progressive citizenry in our country.
§ 150703. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Membership in the corporation is confined to agencies
and organizations. Except as provided in this chapter, the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—Each agency or organization sending delegates to, and par-
ticipating in, the annual national conference on citizenship has one vote in
the conduct of the business of the conference.
§ 150704. National officers
(a) NATIONAL OFFICERS.—The national officers of the corporation are
a president, a first vice president, a second vice president, a third vice presi-
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dent, a secretary, and a treasurer. The president is chairman of the board
of directors and of the executive committee described in section 150705(d)
of this title.
(b) ELECTION.—The national officers are elected biennially from among
the officers and members of the member agencies and organizations partici-
pating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a majority vote
of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and participating in,
the conference.
§ 150705. Board of directors
(a) GENERAL.—The board of directors is the governing body of the cor-
poration. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.
(b) NUMBER AND ELECTION.—The number of directors and their term
of office are as provided in the bylaws, except that the board shall have at
least 10 members (including ex officio members). The directors are elected
from among the officers and members of the member agencies and organiza-
tions participating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a
majority vote of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and
participating in, the conference.
(c) MEETINGS.—The board shall hold an annual meeting at a time and
place as may be provided in the bylaws. The annual report of the board
shall be presented at the annual meeting. Special meetings of the board may
be called as provided in the bylaws.
(d) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.—The board shall designate 3 of its own
members, who together with the president and the 3 vice presidents con-
stitute the executive committee. When the board is not in session, the execu-
tive committee has the powers of the board subject to its direction and has
the power to authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers
that may require it.
(e) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PROFESSIONAL STAFF.—The executive
committee shall select an executive director for the corporation, who shall
have the qualifications and terms of employment decided by the committee.
The executive director shall nominate other professional staff members, who
must be approved by the executive committee.
§ 150706. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the management of
its property and the regulation of its affairs, including the establish-
ment and maintenance of local and State conferences on citizenship;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
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(4) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the activities
of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) use corporate funds to give prizes or awards to citizens for out-
standing contributions toward the achievement of the purposes of the
corporation;
(9) publish a magazine and other publications consistent with the
purposes of the corporation;
(10) sue and be sued; and
(11) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 150707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Con-
ference on Citizenship’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation
adopts.
§ 150708. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party
or candidate for elective public office, or advocate, sponsor, or promote legis-
lation in the Congress of the United States or in the legislature of a State.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corpora-
tion. This subsection does not prevent the executive committee from adopt-
ing terms of employment of the executive director as provided in section
150705(e) of this title.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
§ 150709. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal offices of the corporation shall be in the
District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia. However, the activities of the
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corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia, Maryland, and
Virginia but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and pos-
sessions of the United States.
§ 150710. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its annual national conference,
board of directors, and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 150711. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Designation of the agent
shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court
for the District of Columbia. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed
to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corpora-
tion.
§ 150712. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 150713. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred by the board of
directors to a recognized agency or agencies engaged in the furtherance and
advancement of citizenship.
CHAPTER 1509—NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION
PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS
Sec.
150901.
Organization.
150902.
Purposes.
150903.
Membership.
150904.
Governing body.
150905.
Powers.
150906.
Restrictions.
150907.
Principal office.
150908.
Records and inspection.
150909.
Statement required in audit report.
150910.
Service of process.
150911.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150912.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
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§ 150901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Council on Radiation Protection and
Measurements (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered
corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 150902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to collect, analyze, develop, and disseminate in the public interest
information and recommendations about—
(A) protection against radiation; and
(B) radiation measurements, quantities, and units, particularly
those concerned with protection against radiation;
(2) to provide a means by which organizations concerned with the
scientific and related aspects of protection against radiation and of ra-
diation quantities, units, and measurements may cooperate for effective
use of their combined resources, and to stimulate the work of those or-
ganizations;
(3) to develop basic concepts about—
(A) radiation quantities, units, and measurements;
(B) the application of those concepts; and
(C) protection against radiation; and
(4) to cooperate with the International Commission on Radiological
Protection, the Federal Radiation Council, the International Commis-
sion on Radiological Units and Measurements, and other national and
international organizations, governmental and private, concerned with
radiation quantities, units, and measurements and with protection
against radiation.
§ 150903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as
provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—Each member (except an honorary or associate member)
has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the mem-
bers.
§ 150904. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board is
responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
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(2) The selection of directors and their term of office are as provided in
the bylaws.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one
or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as pro-
vided in the bylaws. Their duties are as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of the corporation.
§ 150905. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property and
the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose directors, officers, trustees, managers, employees, and
agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary
to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 150906. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
agent as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or
candidate for office.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution
or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reason-
able compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of di-
rectors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a direc-
tor, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan,
are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan
until it is repaid.
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§ 150907. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia
or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities
of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.
§ 150908. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 150909. Statement required in audit report
The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required
under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requir-
ing payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or
fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.
§ 150910. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the
agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service
on the corporation.
§ 150911. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 150912. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remain-
ing after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided by
the board of directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corporation
and in compliance with the bylaws.
CHAPTER 1511—NATIONAL EDUCATION ASSOCIATION
OF THE UNITED STATES
Sec.
151101.
Organization.
151102.
Purposes.
151103.
Membership.
151104.
Governing body.
151105.
Powers.
151106.
Tax exemption.
151107.
Principal office.
151108.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
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§ 151101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Education Association of the United
States (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to be incor-
porated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 151102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profes-
sion of teaching; and
(2) to promote the cause of education in the United States.
§ 151103. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, obligations,
and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 151104. Governing body
(a) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation are a president, one or
more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and the members of a board
of directors, an executive committee, and any other boards, councils, and
committees, and other officers, as provided in the bylaws.
(b) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.—Except as provided in this chapter, the
manner of selection, term of office, powers, and duties of the officers,
boards, councils, and committees are as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws
may provide other and different provisions as to the names and numbers
of the officers, boards, councils, and committees.
§ 151105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property to carry out
the purposes of the corporation;
(4) accept and administer a trust for educational purposes;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its
obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(6) sue and be sued.
§ 151106. Tax exemption
(a) REAL PROPERTY.—Real property of the corporation is exempt from
taxation if it is—
(1) located in the District of Columbia;
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(2) used for the purposes provided in section 151102 of this title;
and
(3) not used to produce income.
(b) PERSONAL PROPERTY.—Personal property of the corporation is ex-
empt from taxation if it is used for the purposes provided in section 151102
of this title or to produce income to be used for those purposes.
(c) ANNUAL REPORT.—The corporation shall submit annually to the Sec-
retary of Education a written report stating in detail for the prior year—
(1) the real and personal property held by the corporation;
(2) the income from the property; and
(3) the expenditure or other use or disposition of the property and
income from the property.
§ 151107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Colum-
bia. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted, and offices
may be maintained, throughout the United States in accordance with the
bylaws.
§ 151108. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to the
corporation.
CHAPTER 1513—NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS
FOUNDATION
Sec.
151301.
Organization.
151302.
Purposes.
151303.
Board of directors.
151304.
Officers and employees.
151305.
Powers.
151306.
Principal office.
151307.
Provision and acceptance of support by Administrator.
151308.
Service of process.
151309.
Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief.
151310.
Immunity of United States Government.
151311.
Annual report.
§ 151301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) NATURE OF CORPORATION AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The
corporation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation incorporated under the
laws of Maryland and is not an agency or establishment of the United
States Government.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 151302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
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(1) primarily to encourage, accept, and administer private gifts of
property for the benefit of the National Fallen Firefighters’ Memorial
and the annual memorial service associated with it;
(2) to provide financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters for
transportation to and lodging at non-Federal facilities during the an-
nual memorial service;
(3) to assist State and local efforts to recognize firefighters who die
in the line of duty; and
(4) to provide scholarships and other financial assistance for edu-
cational purposes and job training for the spouses and children of fall-
en firefighters.
§ 151303. Board of directors
(a) GENERAL.—The board of directors is the governing body of the cor-
poration.
(b) MEMBERS AND APPOINTMENT.—(1) The Administrator of the United
States Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management Agency
is an ex officio nonvoting member of the board. The Administrator appoints
the voting members of the board.
(2) The board consists of the following 9 voting members:
(A) one active volunteer firefighter.
(B) one active career firefighter.
(C) one United States Government firefighter.
(D) 6 individuals who have a demonstrated interest in the fire serv-
ice.
(3) The terms of office of the voting members are 6 years (except for
the initial members). The terms shall be staggered so that the terms of 3
members expire every 2 years.
(4) A vacancy on the board shall be filled within 60 days in the manner
in which the original appointment was made.
(c) CHAIRMAN.—The Chairman shall be elected by the board from its vot-
ing members for a 2-year term.
(d) QUORUM.—A majority of the current membership of the board is a
quorum.
(e) MEETINGS.—The board shall meet at the call of the chairman at least
once a year. If a member of the board misses 3 consecutive meetings, that
member may be removed from the board and that vacancy may be filled as
provided in subsection (b)(4) of this section.
(f) STATUS AND COMPENSATION.—Members of the board—
(1) are not officers or employees of the United States Government;
and
(2) serve without compensation.
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(g) LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS.—Members of the board are not personally
liable, except for gross negligence.
§ 151304. Officers and employees
(a) APPOINTMENT.—The board of directors may appoint not more than
2 officers or employees, but only after the corporation has sufficient funds
to pay for their services.
(b) STATUS AND COMPENSATION.—Officers and employees of the cor-
poration—
(1) are not employees of the United States Government;
(2) shall be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5 gov-
erning appointments in the competitive service; and
(3) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III
of chapter 53 of title 5, except that an officer or employee may not
be paid more than the annual rate of basic pay for level GS–15 of the
General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
§ 151305. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and
(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) POWERS AS TRUSTEE.—To carry out its purposes, the corporation
has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the State of
Maryland, including the power—
(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, de-
vise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income
from or other interest in the property;
(2) unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer, to sell,
donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income
from the property;
(3) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies
and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary
to carry out its functions;
(4) to sue and be sued; and
(5) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 151306. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Maryland. However, the
corporation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and
possessions of the United States.
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§ 151307. Provision and acceptance of support by Adminis-
trator
(a) PROVISION BY ADMINISTRATOR.—(1) The Administrator of the Unit-
ed States Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency Management
Agency—
(A) may provide personnel, facilities, and other administrative serv-
ices to the corporation; and
(B) shall require and accept reimbursements for these personnel, fa-
cilities, and services.
(2) Reimbursements under paragraph (1) of this subsection shall be de-
posited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and
chargeable for the cost of providing the services.
(3) Notwithstanding any other law, United States Government personnel
and stationery may not be used to solicit funding for the corporation.
(b) ACCEPTANCE BY ADMINISTRATOR.—The Administrator may accept,
without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of
title 5 and related regulations, the services of the corporation and its direc-
tors, officers, and employees as volunteers in performing functions author-
ized under this chapter, without compensation from the Administration.
§ 151308. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process
for the corporation.
§ 151309. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable re-
lief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States Dis-
trict Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if
the corporation—
(1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy
that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 151302 of this title;
or
(2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this
chapter or threatens to do so.
§ 151310. Immunity of United States Government
The United States Government is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts,
or omissions of the corporation. The full faith and credit of the Government
does not extend to any obligation of the corporation.
§ 151311. Annual report
Not later than 4 months after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation
shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year, including a complete
statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.
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CHAPTER 1515—NATIONAL FEDERATION OF MUSIC
CLUBS
Sec.
151501.
Definition.
151502.
Organization.
151503.
Purposes.
151504.
Membership.
151505.
Governing body.
151506.
Powers.
151507.
Restrictions.
151508.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
151509.
Records and inspection.
151510.
Service of process.
151511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
151512.
Annual report.
§ 151501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 151502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Federation of Music Clubs (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in Illinois, is a federally chartered
corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply with
any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter expires.
§ 151503. Purposes
(a) SPECIFIC PURPOSES.—The purposes of the corporation are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) bringing into working relations with one another, music clubs
and other musical organizations and individuals associated with musical
activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical
standards;
(2) aiding and encouraging musical education; and
(3) promoting American music and American artists throughout the
United States and the world.
(b) PATRIOTIC, CIVIC, AND HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION.—The corpora-
tion shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organization as au-
thorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 151504. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 151505. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the responsibil-
ities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of the officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation.
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§ 151506. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 151507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director or officer as
such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity
or in any manner attempt to influence legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of the
corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director,
officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter.
This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation
to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer,
or employee.
(e) CLAIM
OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL
OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 151508. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as a
corporation incorporated under the laws of Illinois.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of
1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 151509. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of
the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper pur-
pose, at any reasonable time.
§ 151510. Service of process
The corporation shall comply with the law on service of process of each
State in which it is incorporated and each State in which it carries on ac-
tivities.
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§ 151511. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 151512. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the activi-
ties of the corporation during the prior fiscal year. The report shall be sub-
mitted at the same time as the report of the audit required by section
10101 of this title. The report may not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1517—NATIONAL FILM PRESERVATION
FOUNDATION
Sec.
151701.
Organization.
151702.
Purposes.
151703.
Board of directors.
151704.
Officers and employees.
151705.
Powers.
151706.
Principal office.
151707.
Provision and acceptance of support by Librarian of Congress.
151708.
Service of process.
151709.
Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief.
151710.
Immunity of United States Government.
151711.
Authorization of appropriations.
151712.
Annual report.
§ 151701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Film Preservation Foundation (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) NATURE OF CORPORATION.—The corporation is a charitable and non-
profit corporation and is not an agency or establishment of the United
States Government.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 151702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts to promote and
ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation’s film her-
itage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit
archives throughout the United States;
(2) further the goals of the Library of Congress and the National
Film Preservation Board in connection with their activities under the
National Film Preservation Act of 1996 (2 U.S.C. 179l–179w); and
(3) conduct activities, alone or in cooperation with other film related
institutions and organizations, to further the preservation and public
accessibility of films made in the United States, particularly films not
protected by private interests, for the benefit of present and future gen-
erations of Americans.
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§ 151703. Board of directors
(a) GENERAL.—The board of directors is the governing body of the cor-
poration.
(b) MEMBERS AND APPOINTMENT.—(1) The Librarian of Congress is an
ex officio nonvoting member of the board. The Librarian appoints the direc-
tors to the board.
(2)(A) The board consists of 9 directors.
(B) Each director must be a United States citizen.
(C) At least 6 directors must be knowledgeable or experienced in film pro-
duction, distribution, preservation, or restoration, including 2 who are sit-
ting members of the National Film Preservation Board. These 6 directors
must, to the extent practicable, represent diverse points of view from the
film community, including motion picture producers, creative artists, non-
profit and public archivists, historians, film critics, theater owners, and lab-
oratory and university personnel.
(3) A director is not an employee of the Library of Congress and appoint-
ment to the board does not constitute appointment as an officer or employee
of the United States Government for the purpose of any law of the United
States.
(4) The terms of office of the directors are 4 years. An individual may
not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
(5) A vacancy on the board shall be filled within 60 days in the manner
in which the original appointment was made.
(c) CHAIR.—The Librarian shall appoint one of the directors as the initial
chair of the board for a 2-year term. Thereafter, the chair shall be ap-
pointed and removed in accordance with the bylaws of the corporation.
(d) QUORUM.—A majority of the current membership of the board is a
quorum.
(e) MEETINGS.—The board shall meet at the call of the Librarian or the
chair at least once each year. If a director misses 3 consecutive regularly
scheduled meetings, the director may be removed from the board by the Li-
brarian and that vacancy may be filled as provided in subsection (b) of this
section.
(f) COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.—Directors serve without com-
pensation but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary travel and sub-
sistence expenses incurred in performing duties for the corporation.
(g) LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS.—Directors are not personally liable, except
for gross negligence.
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§ 151704. Officers and employees
(a) SECRETARY OF THE BOARD.—(1) The Librarian of Congress shall
appoint a Secretary of the Board to serve as executive director of the cor-
poration. The Librarian may remove the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary must be knowledgeable and experienced in matters re-
lating to—
(A) film preservation and restoration activities;
(B) financial management; and
(C) fundraising.
(b) APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.—Except as provided in subsection (a)
of this section, the board of directors appoints, removes, and replaces offi-
cers of the corporation.
(c) APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES.—Except as provided in subsection (a)
of this section, the Secretary appoints, removes, and replaces employees of
the corporation.
(d) STATUS AND COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES.—Employees of the cor-
poration (including the Secretary)—
(1) are not employees of the Library of Congress;
(2) shall be appointed and removed without regard to the provisions
of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service; and
(3) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III
of chapter 53 of title 5, except that an employee may not be paid more
than the annual rate of basic pay for level GS–15 of the General
Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
§ 151705. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and
(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) POWERS AS TRUSTEE.—To carry out its purposes, the corporation
has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the District
of Columbia, including the power—
(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift, de-
vise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any income
from or other interest in property;
(2) to acquire property or an interest in property by purchase or ex-
change;
(3) unless otherwise required by an instrument of transfer, to sell,
donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income
from property;
(4) to borrow money and issue instruments of indebtedness;
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(5) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agencies
and private organizations and persons and to make payments necessary
to carry out its functions;
(6) to sue and be sued; and
(7) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
(c) ENCUMBERED OR RESTRICTED GIFTS.—A gift, devise, or bequest
may be accepted by the corporation even though it is encumbered, re-
stricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons, if any current
or future interest is for the benefit of the corporation.
§ 151706. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Colum-
bia. However, the corporation may conduct business throughout the States,
territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 151707. Provision and acceptance of support by Librarian
of Congress
(a) PROVISION BY LIBRARIAN.—(1) The Librarian of Congress may pro-
vide personnel, facilities, and other administrative services to the corpora-
tion. Administrative services may include reimbursement of expenses under
section 151703(f) of this title, at rates not exceeding the applicable per
diem rates for the United States Government.
(2) The corporation shall reimburse the Librarian for support provided
under paragraph (1) of this subsection. Amounts reimbursed shall be depos-
ited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and
chargeable for the cost of providing the support.
(b) ACCEPTANCE BY LIBRARIAN.—The Librarian may accept, without re-
gard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of title 5 and
related regulations, the services of the corporation and its directors, officers,
and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized under this
chapter, without compensation from the Library of Congress.
§ 151708. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of process
for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the busi-
ness address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 151709. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable re-
lief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States Dis-
trict Court for the District of Columbia for appropriate equitable relief if
the corporation—
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(1) engages or threatens to engage in any act, practice, or policy
that is inconsistent with the purposes in section 151702 of this title;
or
(2) refuses, fails, or neglects to carry out its obligations under this
chapter or threatens to do so.
§ 151710. Immunity of United States Government
The United States Government is not liable for any debts, defaults, acts,
or omissions of the corporation. The full faith and credit of the Government
does not extend to any obligation of the corporation.
§ 151711. Authorization of appropriations
(a) AUTHORIZATION.—There are authorized to be appropriated to the Li-
brary of Congress amounts necessary to carry out this chapter, not to ex-
ceed $250,000 for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 2000–
2003. These amounts are to be made available to the corporation to match
private contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to
the corporation by private persons and State and local governments.
(b) LIMITATION RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Amounts
authorized under this section may not be used by the corporation for admin-
istrative expenses of the corporation, including salaries, travel, transpor-
tation, and overhead expenses.
§ 151712. Annual report
As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation
shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during
the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expendi-
tures, and investments.
CHAPTER 1519—NATIONAL FUND FOR MEDICAL
EDUCATION
Sec.
151901.
Organization.
151902.
Purposes.
151903.
Membership.
151904.
Governing body.
151905.
Powers.
151906.
Restrictions.
151907.
Principal office.
151908.
Records and inspection.
151909.
Service of process.
151910.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
151911.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 151901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Conference on Citizenship (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.