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an officer in an amount approved by the executive committee of the corpora-
tion.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, 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 Co-
lumbia or another place decided by the national executive board. However,
the activities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the prin-
cipal office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, terri-
tories, 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.
§ 140510. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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 re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
by the board of directors, but in compliance with the constitution and by-
laws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1407—MILITARY ORDER OF THE WORLD WARS
Sec.
140701.
Definition.
140702.
Organization.
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140703.
Purposes.
140704.
Membership.
140705.
Governing body.
140706.
Powers.
140707.
Restrictions.
140708.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
140709.
Records and inspection.
140710.
Service of process.
140711.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
140712.
Annual report.
§ 140701. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 140702. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Military Order of the World Wars (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in the Dis-
trict of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—The charter granted by this chapter
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 chapter.
§ 140703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration 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 Gov-
ernment and the Constitution;
(4) fostering fraternal relations among all branches of the armed
forces;
(5) encouraging the adoption of a suitable policy of national secu-
rity; and
(6) encouraging the commemoration of military service and the es-
tablishment of war memorials.
§ 140704. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
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 discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national ori-
gin.
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§ 140705. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided 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, dis-
ability, age, or national origin.
§ 140706. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated.
§ 140707. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or 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, offi-
cer, or employee.
(d) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 140708. Duty to maintain tax-exempt status
The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt
from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et
seq.).
§ 140709. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees 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 ac-
tivities.
§ 140711. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 140712. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities 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 Administration
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in the District of Colum-
bia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 150103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include—
(1) evaluating the structure, administration, operation, and pro-
gram performance of Federal and other governments and government
agencies, anticipating, identifying, and analyzing significant problems,
and suggesting timely corrective action;
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(2) foreseeing and examining critical emerging issues in govern-
ance, and formulating practical approaches to their resolution;
(3) assessing the effectiveness, structure, administration, and im-
plications for governance of present or proposed public programs, poli-
cies, and processes, and recommending specific changes;
(4) advising on the relationship of Federal, State, regional, and
local governments, and increasing public officials’, citizens’, and schol-
ars’ understanding of requirements and opportunities for sound govern-
ance and how these can be effectively met; and
(5) demonstrating by the conduct of its affairs a commitment to
the highest professional standards of ethics and scholarship.
§ 150104. Services to United States Government
On request of the United States Government, the corporation shall in-
vestigate, examine, experiment, and report on any subject of government.
The actual expense of the investigation, examination, 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 privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 150106. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—The board of directors and the respon-
sibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided 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 legislation.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chap-
ter. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensa-
tion to an officer or member in an amount approved by the board of direc-
tors.