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(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
Reutilization Marketing Service to carry out the Civilian Marks-
manship Program. A transfer of property to the corporation under
this section shall be made without cost to the corporation.
§ 40731. Issuance or loan of firearms and supplies
(a) ISSUANCE OR LOAN.—For purposes of training and competi-
tion, the corporation may issue or loan, with or without charges
to recover administrative costs, caliber .22 rimfire and caliber .30
surplus rifles, air rifles, caliber .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 pro-
vide firearms 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 ade-
quate 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 market 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 subsection are subject to applicable United States, State,
and local law. In addition to any other requirement, the corporation
shall establish procedures to obtain a criminal records check of
the individual with United States Government and State law
enforcement agencies.
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(c) LIMITATION ON SALES.—(1) The corporation may not sell
a repair part designed to convert a firearm to fire in a fully auto-
matic 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 corporation, 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 incorporated in Ohio, is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 fathers 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
construction and preservation of monuments commemorating
any aspect of the Civil War;
(2) building and maintaining a Museum of Civil War His-
tory, admission to which shall be free and open to the public,
in the city of Springfield, 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,
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containing the official volumes of the War of the Rebellion
Records, Civil War genealogical files, Adjutant General reports
of the various States, military and biographical records and
accounts of the individual service of Union soldiers, sailors,
and marines, diaries, letters, relics, and other records;
(4) promulgating and teaching American history, particu-
larly the history of the Civil War period, through the establish-
ment of scholarship 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 edu-
cational merit;
(5) caring for veterans of all wars through volunteer pro-
grams 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 programs with other societies devoted to American history,
veterans’ affairs, 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 corporation.
§ 50105. Governing body
(a) BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the
responsibilities 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 declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual 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.
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(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the author-
ity 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 50302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to uphold and maintain the Constitution and laws of
the United States;
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(2) to realize the true American ideals and aims for which
those eligible 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 comradeship among all wounded, injured, and disabled
veterans;
(6) to serve our comrades, our communities, and our coun-
try; 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 corporation 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 serv-
ice 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;
(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 purposes 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’’.
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§ 50306. Restrictions
The corporation shall be nonpolitical and nonsectarian, and
may not promote 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 designated 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.
§ 60102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—82nd Airborne Division Association,
Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corpora-
tion incorporated in Illinois, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 incorporation and include—
(1) perpetuating the memory of members of the 82nd Air-
borne Division 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
scholarships and grants to the qualified children of current
and former members of the 82nd Airborne Division;
(4) promoting civic and patriotic activities; and
(5) promoting the indispensable role of airborne defense
to the national security of the United States.
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§ 60104. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership 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
discriminate 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
responsibilities 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 corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, sex, disability, 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 declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment 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 author-
ity 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
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 chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Dela-
ware, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 articles 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 United States Navy, United States Marine Corps, and
United States Coast Guard;
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(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 assist-
ance 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 educational, 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 membership 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
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability,
age, or national origin.
§ 70105. Governing body
(a) BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the
responsibilities 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, disability, 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 declare 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 pay-
ment 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
corporation 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.).
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§ 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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 com-
ply 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 incorporation and include the promotion of the cause of good
government at the national level by improving the public under-
standing of Congress as an institution and strengthening its support
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by the public. The corporation shall function as an educational,
patriotic, civic, historical, and research organization as authorized
by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 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
responsibilities 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 declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual 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 author-
ity 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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. Organization.
70502. Purposes.
70503. Membership.
70504. Governing body.
70505. Powers.
70506. Exclusive right to name.
70507. Restrictions.
70508. Principal office.
70509. Records and inspection.
70510. Service of process.
70511. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
70512. Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 70501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The Foundation of the Federal Bar
Association (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 70502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to receive and hold property, including by gift, devise,
or grant, and to invest, administer, and dispose of the property
without restrictions applicable to trustees or trust funds;
(2) to apply its income and any part of its principal exclu-
sively to educational, charitable, scientific, or literary pur-
poses—
(A) to advance the science of jurisprudence;
(B) to uphold high standards for the Federal judiciary
and attorneys representing the United States Government;
(C) to promote and improve the administration of jus-
tice, including the study of means for the improved han-
dling of the legal business of the departments, agencies,
and instrumentalities of the Government;
(D) to facilitate the cultivation and diffusion of knowl-
edge and understanding of the law and the promotion
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of the study of the law and the science of jurisprudence
and research in jurisprudence, through the maintenance
of a law library, the establishment of seminars, lectures,
and studies devoted to the law, and the publication 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, paint-
ings, and other objects 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.
§ 70503. Membership
(a) MEMBERS.—The members of the corporation are—
(1) the members of the National Council of the Federal
Bar Association, a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the
District of Columbia, during their term of membership on that
Council; 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 Government by force or violence; or
(2) refuses to uphold and defend the Constitution of the
United States.
§ 70504. 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 removal 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.
(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 direc-
tion of, and reporting to, the board.
(4) The president of the corporation is the chairman of the
board and of the prudential committee.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a presi-
dent, 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 1 year.
§ 70505. Powers
The corporation may—
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(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 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 prop-
erty;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 70506. Exclusive right to name
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘The
Foundation of the Federal Bar Association’’.
§ 70507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—(1) The activities, funds, income,
and property of the corporation may not be used to carry on political
activity or attempt 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 director or officer. Directors and officers who vote for, assent
to, or participate 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 individ-
uals are not liable for the obligations of the corporation.
§ 70508. Principal office
The corporation shall have its principal office in the District
of Columbia, but may conduct its activities anywhere.
§ 70509. 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
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§ 70510. 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.
§ 70511. 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.
§ 70512. Deposit of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining 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.
§ 70701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL
CHARTER.—Frederick Douglass Memorial and
Historical Association (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body
corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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 inception, progress, and culmination of the antislavery
movement in the United States, and to assemble in the home-
stead of the late Frederick Douglass, commonly called Cedar
Hill, in the village of Anacostia, District of Columbia, all suit-
able exhibits of records or things illustrative or commemorative
of the antislavery movement and history that are donated 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.
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(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 corporation 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
(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, com-
monly 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 purposes 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.
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§ 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
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 70902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to create, foster, and assist subsidiary chapters com-
posed of students and former students of vocational agriculture
in public schools qualifying for Federal reimbursement under
the Smith-Hughes Vocational 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 patriotism, and thereby develop competent and aggres-
sive rural and agricultural leadership;
(3) to create and nurture a love of country life by encourag-
ing members to improve the farm home and its surroundings,
to develop organized 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 young men and women
in themselves and their work, to encourage members in the
development of individual farming programs, and to promote
their permanent establishment 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 mechanics activities on a local, State, or
national basis; and
(C) assisting financially, through loans or grants,
deserving students in all-day vocational agriculture classes
and young farmers under 30 years of age who were former
students in all-day vocational agriculture classes in becom-
ing 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 pur-
poses, determined by the governing body to be for the best
interests of the corporation.
§ 70903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—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.
(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, four staff
members in the Department of Education, and four State super-
visors of agriculture education. 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 two members of the chairman’s staff
as a governing committee. When the board is not in session, the
governing committee has 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, four student vice presidents (one from each
of four regions of the United States established in the bylaws
for purposes of administration of the corporation), a student sec-
retary, an executive secretary, a treasurer, and a national advisor.
(b) BOARD OF STUDENT OFFICERS.—The national student offi-
cers of the corporation comprise a board of student officers. The
board of student officers 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 national 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 Depart-
ment 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.
§ 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 establishment and maintenance of local chapters
and State associations of chapters;
(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;
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(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 prop-
erty;
(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 Farm-
ers of America’’ and the initials FFA as representing an agricultural
membership organization and seals, emblems, and badges the cor-
poration adopts.
§ 70908. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 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 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.
(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 criteria established by the board of directors for select-
ing 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 corpora-
tion 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
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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 cor-
poration are not confined 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 reason-
able time.
§ 70912. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a des-
ignated 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 corporation.
(b) STATES, TERRITORIES, AND POSSESSIONS.—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
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 cor-
poration 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 liquida-
tion
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by
the board of directors 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.
H. R. 1085—108
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 body corporate and politic
of the District of Columbia.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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 Internal 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.
§ 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 constitution 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 Reve-
nue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3)) with purposes similar to
those of the corporation.
CHAPTER 803—GIRL SCOUTS OF THE UNITED STATES
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.
H. R. 1085—109
§ 80301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Girl Scouts of the United States of
America (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate
and politic of the District of Columbia.
(b) DOMICILE.—The domicile of the corporation is the District
of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 80302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote the qualities of truth, loyalty, helpfulness,
friendliness, courtesy, purity, kindness, obedience, cheerfulness,
thriftiness, and kindred virtues among girls, as a preparation
for their responsibilities 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
(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
constitution and bylaws, the board of directors shall have the powers
of the Council and manage the activities of the corporation between
meetings of the Council. The number, qualifications, and term of
office of directors are as provided 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 pro-
vide 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 super-
vision 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 corporation in or outside the District of Columbia.
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§ 80304. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regula-
tions, including 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;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property,
and use any income from the 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 purposes 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 report 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.
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§ 80502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Gold Star Wives of America (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in New York, is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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, lit-
erary, educational, scientific, 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 membership 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
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 80505. Governing body
(a) BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the
responsibilities 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 corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
religion, or national 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 incor-
porated.
§ 80507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board
of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to any direc-
tor, 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities 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.
§ 100102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Italian American War Veterans of the
United States (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit cor-
poration incorporated in California, Connecticut, Florida, Massachu-
setts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Rhode
Island, is a federally chartered corporation.
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(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 incorporation 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 institu-
tions;
(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
performed by men and women who served in the Armed Forces,
by gathering, collating, editing, publishing, and exhibiting the
memorabilia, information, records, military awards, decora-
tions, 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 authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incor-
porated.
§ 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 provided 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
responsibilities 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.
§ 100107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
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for actual 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 AUTHORITY.—The
corporation 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
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§ 110102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Jewish War Veterans of the United
States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’),
a nonprofit corporation incorporated in New York, is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 incorporation 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 helpful-
ness to comrades and their families;
(8) cooperate with and support existing educational institu-
tions and establish educational institutions;
(9) foster the education of ex-servicemen and ex-service-
women and members of the corporation in the ideals and prin-
ciples of Americanism;
(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
performed 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 corporation 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
responsibilities 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.
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§ 110107. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer 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, or employee.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The
corporation 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—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
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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
Memorial, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a
federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be a nonprofit corporation incorporated and domiciled
in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 110302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to maintain and conduct a national memorial and
museum dedicated to and commemorating the service and sac-
rifice 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,
information, records, military awards, decorations, citations,
and similar items, to preserve the memories and records of
patriotic service performed 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 encouraging 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 corpora-
tion, 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 filling 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 presi-
dent, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution
and bylaws, a secretary, 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;
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(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and
secure its obligations by granting security interests in its prop-
erty; and
(6) sue and be sued.
§ 110305. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 or officer. This subsection does not prevent the pay-
ment 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 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.
§ 110306. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not
confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted through-
out 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 110308. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in its head-
quarters 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
remaining 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. This section does not
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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 declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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 pertain-
ing 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 representative government, equal rights, and impartial jus-
tice for all.
§ 130103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—(1) Except as provided in this chapter, eligi-
bility for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges,
and designation of classes of members are as provided in the con-
stitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(2) Eligibility for membership is limited to female blood rel-
atives 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—
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(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 period; and
(B) was honorably discharged from, or died in, that service.
(b) VOTING.—Each member has one vote on each matter submit-
ted 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
representatives from the States and other local subdivisions of
the corporation as provided in the constitution and bylaws. How-
ever, the form of government of the corporation must be representa-
tive of the membership at large and may not 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 corporation.
§ 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 prop-
erty;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 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 declare 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.
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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 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 approved by the council
of administration of the corporation.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to an officer 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 liable to the corporation for
the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
§ 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 located but may be conducted throughout
the States, territories, and possessions 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 council 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 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 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. 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
remaining 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.
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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 America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is
a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
(d) REFERENCES
TO ARMY
AND NAVY LEGION
OF VALOR
OF
THE UNITED 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.
§ 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 laws 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 Navy Cross, and the Air Force 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 Distin-
guished Service Cross, a Navy Cross, or an Air Force Cross
awarded for acts of extraordinary heroism in connection with
military or naval operations against an armed enemy, or for
heroism of a specially distinguished character, as a member
of the Armed Forces of the United States or any foreign country.
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(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 corpora-
tion, 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 filling 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.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a com-
mander, 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 prop-
erty;
(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 declare 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 corporation. This subsection does not prevent
the payment of compensation to an officer 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 director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate
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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 a 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 posses-
sions of the United States.
§ 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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
remaining 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 corpora-
tion.
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(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 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 individual 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 membership 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 members.
§ 130504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corpora-
tion, 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 filling 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 corporation.
(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;
(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 prop-
erty;
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(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 purposes 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 declare 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 director, officer, or member during the life of
the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This sub-
section 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 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.
§ 130508. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Williamsport,
Pennsylvania, 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;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all pay-
ments of compensation or fees at a rate greater than $10,000
a year.
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§ 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
remaining 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
corporation 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 United States Marine Corps and those who have been
honorably discharged from that service together in fellowship
that they may effectively promote the ideals of American free-
dom 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 sup-
ported 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 histori-
cal occasions of peculiar interest to marines.
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§ 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 con-
tributions 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 purposes 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 calendar 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.
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
corporation 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 friendship 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;
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(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) appoint or elect officers and agents;
(5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the busi-
ness 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 purposes 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 Associa-
tion of the United States of America’’.
§ 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 declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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 institutions.
(b) PURPOSES.—The purposes of the corporation are educational,
fraternal, historical, and patriotic, perpetuating the principles of
liberty and justice which have created the United States, by—
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(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 patriot-
ism among its members;
(4) assisting, comforting, and aiding all needy and dis-
tressed members and their dependents;
(5) giving needed hospital and service work through its
Department of Veterans Affairs certified service officers;
(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 Washing-
ton, 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 appre-
ciation of the heritages of American citizenship, with its respon-
sibilities and privileges; and
(10) preserving and defending the United States from all
enemies.
§ 140503. Membership
(a) ACTIVE MEMBERS.—An individual is eligible for active mem-
bership 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 eligi-
bility 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 corpora-
tion, 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 filling 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 com-
mander, 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.
§ 140505. Powers
The corporation may—
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(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 prop-
erty;
(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 declare 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 corporation. This subsection does not prevent
the payment of compensation to an officer 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 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.
§ 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 activities of the corporation are not confined
to the place where the principal office is located but may be con-
ducted 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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.
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§ 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
remaining 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 District of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—The charter granted by this chap-
ter expires 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 chap-
ter.
§ 140703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles
of incorporation 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
Government 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 establishment of war memorials.
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§ 140704. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership 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
discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability,
age, or national origin.
§ 140705. Governing body
(a) BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the
responsibilities 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, disability, 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 incor-
porated.
§ 140707. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer 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, or employee.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—
The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the author-
ity 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
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§ 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
§ 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 Adminis-
tration (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in the Dis-
trict of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 incorporation and include—
(1) evaluating the structure, administration, operation, and
program performance of Federal and other governments and
government agencies, 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 reso-
lution;
(3) assessing the effectiveness, structure, administration,
and implications for governance of present or proposed public
programs, policies, and processes, and recommending specific
changes;
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(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 commit-
ment to the highest professional standards of ethics and schol-
arship.
§ 150104. Services to United States Government
On request of the United States Government, the corporation
shall investigate, examine, experiment, and report on any subject
of government. The actual expense of the investigation, examina-
tion, experimentation, and report shall be paid by the Government
from appropriations available for that purpose.
§ 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
responsibilities 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.
§ 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 declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment 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.
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(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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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 ‘‘corpora-
tion’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
§ 150302. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) make its own organization, including adopting a con-
stitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) provide for the election of domestic and foreign mem-
bers, their division into classes, and other matters needful
or usual in such an institution;
(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 other-
wise;
(B) hold the property absolutely or in trust;
(C) manage and invest the property as provided in the
constitution of the corporation; and
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(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 corporation 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 investigate, examine, experiment, and report on any 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.
§ 150304. Annual meeting
The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place des-
ignated 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,
Washington, District of Columbia (in this chapter, the ‘‘corpora-
tion’’), is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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.
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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 representa-
tives is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall
exercise the powers granted to the corporation.
(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 presi-
dent, a first vice president, a second vice president, a secretary,
an assistant secretary, a treasurer, an assistant treasurer, a histo-
rian, 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 1 year.
§ 150506. Powers
The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and
articles of incorporation 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 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 prop-
erty;
(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 Conference of State Societies, Washington, District of
Columbia’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 150508. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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.
(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.
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance
to an officer 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 corporation for
the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
§ 150509. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the corporation shall
be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the cor-
poration are not confined 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
representatives, and committees having any of the authority
of its board of representatives; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 150511. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a des-
ignated 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 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 corporation 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.
§ 150513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final
liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining 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.
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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
corporation 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 encouragement 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 progres-
sive 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 privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(b) VOTING.—Each agency or organization sending delegates
to, and participating in, the annual national conference on citizen-
ship has one vote in the conduct of the business of the conference.
§ 150704. National officers
(a) NATIONAL OFFICERS.—The national officers of the corpora-
tion are a president, a first vice president, a second vice president,
a third vice president, 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 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.
§ 150705. Board of directors
(a) GENERAL.—The board of directors is the governing body
of the corporation. 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
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of the member agencies and organizations participating in the
annual national conference on citizenship, by a majority vote of
the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and participat-
ing 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 constitute the executive committee. When the board
is not in session, the executive committee has 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.
(e) EXECUTIVE
DIRECTOR
AND
PROFESSIONAL
STAFF.—The
executive committee shall select an executive director for the cor-
poration, 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 establishment and maintenance of local and State
conferences on citizenship;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(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 prop-
erty;
(8) use corporate funds to give prizes or awards to citizens
for outstanding 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 Conference on Citizenship’’ and seals, emblems, and
badges the corporation adopts.
§ 150708. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare or pay a dividend.
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(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 legislation 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 corporation. This subsection does not prevent
the executive committee from adopting 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 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.
§ 150709. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the corporation shall
be in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia. However,
the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District
of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia but may be conducted through-
out the States, territories, and possessions 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 con-
ference, board of directors, and committees having any of the
authority of its board of directors; 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 purpose, 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. Des-
ignation 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.
§ 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
remaining 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.
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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.
§ 150901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Council on Radiation Protec-
tion and Measurements (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a
federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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 radi-
ation;
(2) to provide a means by which organizations concerned
with the scientific and related aspects of protection against
radiation and of radiation quantities, units, and measurements
may cooperate for effective use of their combined resources,
and to stimulate the work of those organizations;
(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 Commission on Radiological Units and Measure-
ments, 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 membership 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 members.
§ 150904. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corpora-
tion, the board is responsible for the general policies and program
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of the corporation. The board is responsible for the control of all
funds of the corporation.
(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 presi-
dent, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and
other officers as provided 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 prop-
erty;
(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 declare 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 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 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.
§ 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;
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(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of
directors, and committees having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all pay-
ments 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
remaining 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.
§ 151101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Education Association of the
United States (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to
be incorporated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 151102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to elevate the character and advance the interests of
the profession of teaching; and
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(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 pro-
vided in the bylaws.
(b) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.—Except as provided in this chap-
ter, 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 provi-
sions 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 prop-
erty; and
(6) sue and be sued in any court of the United States,
or other court of competent jurisdiction.
§ 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;
(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 exempt 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 Secretary 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 prop-
erty and income from the property.
§ 151107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District
of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation may be
conducted, and offices may be maintained, throughout the United
States in accordance with the bylaws.
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§ 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 Founda-
tion (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 incor-
porated 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
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 151302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) primarily to encourage, accept, and administer private
gifts of property for the benefit of the National Fallen Fire-
fighters’ Memorial and the annual memorial service associated
with it;
(2) to provide financial assistance to families of fallen fire-
fighters for transportation to and lodging at non-Federal facili-
ties during the annual 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 educational purposes and job training for the spouses and
children of fallen firefighters.
§ 151303. Board of directors
(a) GENERAL.—The board of directors is the governing body
of the corporation.
(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; and
(D) six individuals who have a demonstrated interest in
the fire service.
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(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 voting 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.
(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
corporation—
(1) are not employees of the United States Government;
(2) shall be appointed 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 sub-
chapter 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 cor-
poration 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, devise, 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 prop-
erty 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 purposes of the corporation.
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§ 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.
§ 151307. Provision and acceptance of support by Adminis-
trator
(a) PROVISION BY ADMINISTRATOR.—(1) The Administrator of
the United States Fire Administration of the Federal Emergency
Management Agency—
(A) may provide personnel, facilities, and other administra-
tive services to the corporation; and
(B) shall require and accept reimbursements for these
personnel, facilities, and services.
(2) Reimbursements under paragraph (1) of this subsection
shall be deposited 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 directors, officers, and employees as volun-
teers in performing functions authorized 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
relief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United
States District 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 activities of the corporation during the prior
fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expendi-
tures, 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 com-
ply 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 provided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) bringing into working relations with one another, music
clubs and other musical organizations and individuals associ-
ated 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 cor-
poration shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organiza-
tion as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incor-
porated.
§ 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
responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of
incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of the officers are
as provided in the articles of incorporation.
§ 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.
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§ 151507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual 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 author-
ity 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
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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 corpora-
tion.
(b) NATURE OF CORPORATION.—The corporation is a charitable
and nonprofit corporation and is not an agency or establishment
of the United States Government.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 151702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts to pro-
mote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of
the nation’s film heritage 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 generations of Americans.
§ 151703. Board of directors
(a) GENERAL.—The board of directors is the governing body
of the corporation.
(b) MEMBERS AND APPOINTMENT.—(1) The Librarian of Congress
is an ex officio nonvoting member of the board. The Librarian
appoints the directors to the board.
(2)(A) The board consists of nine directors.
(B) Each director must be a United States citizen.
(C) At least six directors must be knowledgeable or experienced
in film production, distribution, preservation, or restoration, includ-
ing two who are sitting members of the National Film Preservation
Board. These six directors must, to the extent practicable, represent
diverse points of view from the film community, including motion
picture producers, creative artists, nonprofit and public archivists,
historians, film critics, theater owners, and laboratory and univer-
sity personnel.
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(3) A director is not an employee of the Library of Congress
and appointment 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 two 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 appointed 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 three
consecutive regularly scheduled meetings, the director may be
removed from the board by the Librarian and that vacancy may
be filled as provided in subsection (b) of this section.
(f ) COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.—Directors serve with-
out compensation but may be reimbursed for actual and necessary
travel and subsistence expenses incurred in performing duties for
the corporation.
(g) LIABILITY OF DIRECTORS.—Directors are not personally lia-
ble, except for gross negligence.
§ 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 corporation. The Librarian may remove the Secretary.
(2) The Secretary must be knowledgeable and experienced in
matters relating to—
(A) film preservation and restoration activities;
(B) financial management; and
(C) fundraising.
(b) APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.—Except as provided in sub-
section (a) of this section, the board of directors appoints, removes,
and replaces officers of the corporation.
(c) APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES.—Except as provided in sub-
section (a) of this section, the Secretary appoints, removes, and
replaces employees of the corporation.
(d) STATUS AND COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES.—Employees of
the corporation (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 sub-
chapter 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
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(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) POWERS AS TRUSTEE.—To carry out its purposes, the cor-
poration 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, devise, 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 pur-
chase or exchange;
(3) unless otherwise required by an instrument of transfer,
to sell, donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any prop-
erty or income from property;
(4) to borrow money and issue instruments of indebtedness;
(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 purposes of the corporation.
(c) ENCUMBERED
OR RESTRICTED GIFTS.—A gift, devise, or
bequest may be accepted by the corporation even though it is
encumbered, restricted, 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 Columbia. 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 provide personnel, facilities, and other administrative services
to the corporation. Administrative services may include reimburse-
ment 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 deposited 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 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 directors, officers, and employees as volunteers in perform-
ing 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 business address of the agent, is notice to or
service on the corporation.
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§ 151709. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable
relief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United
States District 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
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 Library of Congress amounts necessary to carry out this
chapter, not to exceed $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 cur-
rency, 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 administrative expenses of the corporation, including
salaries, travel, transportation, 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, expenditures, 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 Fund for Medical Education
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation
is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of
Columbia.
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(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 151902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to raise from private
sources, administer, 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 American 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 medical education.
§ 151903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—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.
(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 mem-
bers of the corporation, 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 filling 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 directors; and
(B) at least four of the directors shall be members of
the medical profession.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman
of the board of directors, a president, one or more vice presidents
as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer,
and one or more assistant 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.
§ 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;
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(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 prop-
erty; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 151906. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 compensation 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 director, 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 corporation 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 possessions 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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.
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§ 151911. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining 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 Colo-
rado, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply 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 incorporation and include—
(1) honoring citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors,
teachers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders,
and other individuals, who have helped to make this country
great by their outstanding contributions to the establishment,
development, advancement, or improvement 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 consid-
ered appropriate as a lasting memorial;
(3) fostering, promoting, and encouraging a better under-
standing of the origins and growth of mining, especially in
the United States, and the part mining has played in changing
the economic, social, and scientific 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 corporation, together with a documentation
of their accomplishments and contributions to mining, including
such items as mining pictures, paintings, books, papers, docu-
ments, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and things
relating to those items;
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(5) cooperating with other mining organizations that are
actively engaged 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
responsibilities 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 declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual 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 author-
ity 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, 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 activities.
§ 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 activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year.
The report shall be submitted 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.
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 chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation 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 authori-
tative expression 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
organizations, thereby avoiding duplication or conflict;
(5) to organize exploratory surveys or fact-finding commis-
sions 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 professions and industries.
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§ 152303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership 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 business 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 representative of members of the corporation or other
individuals selected by the members of the corporation. The direc-
tors shall be elected by the members 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 prop-
erty;
(8) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, schol-
arships, and grants to deserving composers, conductors, and
others for the purposes 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 cor-
poration 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 declare or pay a dividend.
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(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 corporation.
(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 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.
§ 152308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be at the place
the board of directors decides. However, the activities of the corpora-
tion may be conducted 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 152310. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a des-
ignated 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 corporation.
(b) STATES, TERRITORIES, AND POSSESSIONS.—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, 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
remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be used by
the board of directors for the purposes stated in section 152302
of this title or be transferred to a recognized educational foundation.
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CHAPTER 1525—NATIONAL SAFETY COUNCIL
Sec.
152501. Organization.
152502. Purposes.
152503. Membership.
152504. Governing body.
152505. Powers.
152506. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152507. Restrictions.
152508. Principal office.
152509. Records and inspection.
152510. Service of process.
152511. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152512. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 152501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Safety Council (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the
corporation has perpetual existence.
§ 152502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to further, encourage, and promote methods and proce-
dures leading to increased safety, protection, and health among
employees, employers, and children in industries, on farms,
in schools and colleges, in homes, on streets and highways,
in recreation, and in other public and private places;
(2) to collect, correlate, publish, and disseminate edu-
cational and informative reports and all other data related
to safety methods and procedures;
(3) to arouse and maintain the interest of the people of
the United States and its territories and possessions in safety
and accident prevention, and to encourage the adoption and
institution of safety methods by all individuals, corporations,
and other organizations;
(4) to organize, establish, and conduct programs, lectures,
conferences, and other activities for the education of all individ-
uals, corporations, and other organizations in safety methods
and procedures;
(5) to organize and aid in organizing local safety chapters
throughout the United States and its territories and posses-
sions, and to provide organizational guidance and materials
to promote the national safety;
(6) to cooperate with, enlist, and develop the cooperation
of and among all individuals, corporations, and other organiza-
tions and agencies, public and private, engaged in, interested
in, or in any manner connected with, any of these purposes;
and
(7) to do any lawful acts necessary, useful, suitable, desir-
able, and proper for the furtherance and accomplishment of
any of these purposes.
§ 152503. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility
for membership 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 sustaining
member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at
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a meeting of the members. The corporation may provide in its
constitution and bylaws for additional voting rights based on dues
paid.
§ 152504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the
governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corpora-
tion, the board is responsible for the general policies and program
of the corporation. Except as provided in subsection (c) of this
section, the board is responsible for all funds of the corporation.
(2) The board shall consist of at least 15 directors. Their manner
of selection (including the filling of vacancies) and term of office
are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a chairman
of the board of directors, a president, three or more vice presidents
as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer,
and an executive vice president. Their duties are as provided in
the constitution and bylaws.
(2) Except for the executive vice president, the officers shall
be elected at the annual meeting of the corporation. The executive
vice president shall be elected by the board of directors in the
manner provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(c) TRUSTEES.—The corporation shall have at least 15 trustees.
Their manner of selection and term of office are as provided in
the constitution and bylaws. The trustees have full power and
control over contributed funds that they raise.
§ 152505. 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 and alter seals, emblems, and badges;
(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 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 prop-
erty;
(8) publish a magazine and other publications consistent
with the purposes of the corporation;
(9) charge and collect membership dues and subscription
fees;
(10) receive contributions or grants of money or property
to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the corporation;
(11) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, or other
evidences of merit or recognition to individuals, corporations,
and other organizations, public or private, for outstanding con-
tributions toward the achievement of the purposes of the cor-
poration;
(12) organize, establish, and conduct conferences on safety
and accident prevention;
(13) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities,
charter local, State, and regional safety organizations, and
establish, regulate, and discontinue departmental subdivisions
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and local, State, and regional chapters in appropriate places
throughout the United States and its territories and posses-
sions;
(14) sue and be sued; and
(15) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes of the corporation.
§ 152506. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions and regional,
State, and local chapters have the exclusive right to use the name
‘‘National Safety Council’’. The corporation has the exclusive right
to use and to allow others to use seals, emblems, and badges
the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested
rights.
§ 152507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 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 corporation. This subsection does not prevent
the payment of 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 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.
§ 152508. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Chicago,
Illinois, 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 possessions of the United States.
§ 152509. 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 152510. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District
of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice
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to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address
of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 152511. 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.
§ 152512. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets
remaining 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 1527—NATIONAL SKI PATROL SYSTEM,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
152701. Definition.
152702. Organization.
152703. Purposes.
152704. Membership.
152705. Governing body.
152706. Powers.
152707. Restrictions.
152708. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
152709. Records and inspection.
152710. Service of process.
152711. Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152712. Annual report.
§ 152701. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of
Columbia and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 152702. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Ski Patrol System, Incor-
porated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in New
York and Colorado, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not com-
ply with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by
this chapter expires.
§ 152703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote, in every way, patriotic, scientific, edu-
cational, and civic improvement activities and public safety
in skiing, by such means as the dissemination of information
and the formation of volunteer local patrols consisting of com-
petent skiers trained in first aid for the purpose of preventing
accidents and rendering speedy assistance to individuals
sustaining accidents; and
(2) to solicit contributions of money, services, and other
property for, and generally to encourage and assist in carrying
out these purposes in every way.
§ 152704. Membership
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.
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§ 152705. Governing body
(a) BOARD
OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the
responsibilities 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.
§ 152706. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws
and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is
incorporated.
§ 152707. Restrictions
(a) STOCK
AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue
stock or declare 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 legisla-
tion.
(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 pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual 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.
§ 152708. 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.).
§ 152709. 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 having any of the authority of its
board of directors; 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 purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 152710. 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 activities.
§ 152711. 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.