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(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 151902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to raise from private sources, admin-
ister, and disperse funds for medical education, and in carrying out those
purposes, to take other appropriate action to promote—
(1) the interpretation of the needs of medical education to the Amer-
ican public;
(2) the encouragement of the growth, development, and advancement
of constantly improving standards and methods in the education and
training of all medical personnel in the United States; and
(3) the preservation of academic freedom in the institutions of medi-
cal education.
§ 151903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation of
classes of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the
corporation.
(b) VOTING.—Each member (except an honorary, sustaining, or associate
member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of
the members.
§ 151904. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing
body of the corporation. Between meetings of the members of the corpora-
tion, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the
corporation and 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—
(A) the corporation shall have at least 15 but not more than 25 di-
rectors; and
(B) at least 4 of the directors shall be members of the medical pro-
fession.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the
board of directors, a president, one of more vice presidents as provided in
the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more as-
sistant secretaries and assistant treasurers 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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§ 151905. 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, employees, and agents 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.
§ 151906. 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 during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution
or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of com-
pensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.
(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.
§ 151907. 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.
§ 151908. 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.
§ 151909. 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.
§ 151910. 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.
§ 151911. 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 1521—NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME AND
MUSEUM
Sec.
152101.
Definition.
152102.
Organization.
152103.
Purposes.
152104.
Membership.
152105.
Governing body.
152106.
Powers.
152107.
Restrictions.
152108.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
152109.
Records and inspection.
152110.
Service of process.
152111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152112.
Annual report.
§ 152101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 152102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in Colorado, 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.
§ 152103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incorpo-
ration and include—
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(1) honoring citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors, teachers,
scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and other individ-
uals, who have helped to make this country great by their outstanding
contributions to the establishment, development, advancement, or im-
provement of mining in the United States;
(2) perpetuating the memory of those individuals and recording their
contributions and achievements by the erection and maintenance of
buildings, monuments, and edifices considered appropriate as a lasting
memorial;
(3) fostering, promoting, and encouraging a better understanding of
the origins and growth of mining, especially in the United States, and
the part mining has played in changing the economic, social, and sci-
entific aspects of our country;
(4) establishing and maintaining a library and museum for collecting
and preserving for posterity, the history of those honored by the cor-
poration, together with a documentation of their accomplishments and
contributions to mining, including such items as mining pictures, paint-
ings, books, papers, documents, scientific data, relics, mementos, arti-
facts, and things relating to those items;
(5) cooperating with other mining organizations that are actively en-
gaged and interested in similar projects; and
(6) engaging in any other activity necessary or proper to accomplish
any of the purposes in this section.
§ 152104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges
of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 152105. 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.
§ 152106. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 152107. 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.
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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, 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.
§ 152108. 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 Colorado.
(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.).
§ 152109. 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.
§ 152110. 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.
§ 152111. 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.
§ 152112. 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 1523—NATIONAL MUSIC COUNCIL
Sec.
152301.
Organization.
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152302.
Purposes.
152303.
Membership.
152304.
Governing body.
152305.
Powers.
152306.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152307.
Restrictions.
152308.
Principal office.
152309.
Records and inspection.
152310.
Service of process.
152311.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152312.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 152301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Music Council (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the corpora-
tion has perpetual existence.
§ 152302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to provide the member organizations with a forum for the free
discussion of problems affecting national musical life in this country;
(2) to speak with one voice for music whenever an authoritative ex-
pression of opinion is desirable;
(3) to provide for the interchange of information between the various
member organizations;
(4) to encourage the coordination of efforts of the member organiza-
tions, thereby avoiding duplication or conflict;
(5) to organize exploratory surveys or fact-finding commissions
whenever the corporation considers them necessary for the solution of
important problems; and
(6) to encourage the development and appreciation of the art of
music and to foster the highest ethical standards in the musical profes-
sions and industries.
§ 152303. 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 has one vote in the conduct of official busi-
ness of the corporation.
§ 152304. Governing body
(a) GENERAL.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the
corporation. The board may be known as an Executive Committee.
(2) The board shall consist of at least 10 individuals who shall be rep-
resentative of members of the corporation or other individuals selected by
the members of the corporation. The directors shall be elected by the mem-
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bers of the corporation annually or at another regular interval as provided
in the bylaws of the corporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the
board, a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and
assistant officers the board designates. The officers shall perform the duties
and have the powers provided in the bylaws and by the board.
§ 152305. 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, employees, and agents as the activities
of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) publish a bulletin, magazine, and other publications;
(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, awards, loans, scholarships,
and grants to deserving composers, conductors, and others for the pur-
poses stated in section 152302 of this title and for other purposes the
board of directors considers proper;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes
of the corporation.
§ 152306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Music
Council’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 152307. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not engage in business for profit.
(b) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or de-
clare or pay a dividend.
(c) 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.
(d) 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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(e) 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.
§ 152308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be at the place the board of
directors decides. However, the activities of the corporation may be con-
ducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 152309. 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.
§ 152310. 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 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 the corporation
does business, 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.
§ 152311. 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.
§ 152312. 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-
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an offi-
cer or member of the corporation. Members of the council of administration
who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or member,
and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly
andseverally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance
until it is repaid.
§ 153708. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Springfield, Illinois.
However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to Springfield
but may be conducted throughout the States of the United States and the
District of Columbia.
§ 153709. 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 convention.
(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.
§ 153710. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia
to receive service of process, notice, or demand for the corporation. Designa-
tion of the agent shall be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District
of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to or service
on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 153711. 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.
§ 153712. Annual report
Not later than 6 months 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. The report may consist of a report on the proceedings
of the national convention during that fiscal year. The report may not be
printed as a public document.
§ 153713. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, its assets shall be
distributed as follows:
(1) All liabilities shall be paid and discharged, or adequate provision
for payment and discharge shall be made.
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Schedule of Laws Repealed—Continued
Statutes at Large
Date
Chapter or
Public Law
Section
Statutes at Large
U.S. Code
Vol-
ume
Page
Title
Section
1922
Apr. 6
121 ............
...............................................................
490 ..............
3502
1923
Mar. 3
228 ............
...............................................................
1441 ............
61–66
Mar. 4
283 ............
...............................................................
1509 ............
121, 122b,
123–125, 127,
128, 131, 132,
138–138c
1924
Apr. 2
81 ..............
1 (2d, last provisos in par. under head-
ing ‘‘American Battle Monuments
Commission’’).
35 ................
122, 133
June 7
292 ............
1 (provisos in par. under heading
‘‘American Battle Monuments Com-
mission’’).
522 ..............
122, 133
296 ............
...............................................................
535 ..............
81–88
369 ............
...............................................................
665 ..............
1925
Feb. 6
142 ............
...............................................................
808 ..............
20d
Feb. 24
303 ............
...............................................................
966 ..............
91–105
1926
Feb. 5
11 ..............
...............................................................
4 ...................
18a
Apr. 22
171 ............
1 (2d–last provisos in par. under head-
ing ‘‘American Battle Monuments
Commission’’).
307 ..............
122, 133–135
May 5
246 ............
...............................................................
403 ..............
1927
Feb. 11
104 ............
1 (provisos in par. under heading
‘‘American Battle Monuments Com-
mission’’).
1071 ............
122, 133–137
1928
May 16
580 ............
1 (provisos in par. under heading
‘‘American Battle Monuments Com-
mission’’).
575 ..............
122, 134, 135
May 18
643 ............
...............................................................
617 ..............
143
1929
Feb. 20
270 ............
1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in par. under
heading ‘‘American Battle Monu-
ments Commission’’).
1231, 1232 ..
122, 134, 135
June 14
23 ..............
...............................................................
11 ................
4902
1930
Feb. 7
42 ..............
...............................................................
66 ................
Apr. 19
201 ............
1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in par. under
heading ‘‘American Battle Monu-
ments Commission’’).
230, 231 ......
122, 134, 135
1931
Feb. 23
281 ............
1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in par. under
heading ‘‘American Battle Monu-
ments Commission’’).
1356 ............
122, 134, 135
Mar. 3
436 ............
...............................................................
1508 ............
170
1932
June 17
268 ............
...............................................................
320 ..............
90a–90k
June 30
330 ............
1 (1st, 2d, last provisos in par. under
heading ‘‘American Battle Monu-
ments Commission’’).
454 ..............
122, 134, 135
1933
Mar. 3
214 ............
...............................................................
1544 ............
May 20
36 ..............
...............................................................
73 ................
145
June 16
101 ............
1 (1st, last provisos in par. under
heading ‘‘American Battle Monu-
ments Commission’’).
285 ..............
122, 135
1934
Apr. 30
184 ............
...............................................................
657 ..............
146
June 7
425 ............
...............................................................
925 ..............
3502, 3504
1935
Feb. 2
3 ................
1 (1st, 3d, last provisos in par. under
heading ‘‘American Battle Monu-
ments Commission’’).
7 ..................
121a, 122,
135
June 28
323 ............
1, 2 .......................................................
426 ..............
491, 491 note
July 5
373 ............
...............................................................
457 ..............
3301–3310