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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—Ex-
cept by agreement, the corporation may not claim congressional approval or
the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 150109. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
a corporation incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status
as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 150110. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees 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 ac-
tivities.
§ 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 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 1503—NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES
Sec.
150301.
Federal charter.
150302.
Powers.
150303.
Services to United States Government.
150304.
Annual meeting.
§ 150301. Federal charter
National Academy of Sciences (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is
a federally chartered corporation.
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§ 150302. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) make its own organization, including adopting a constitution,
bylaws, and regulations;
(2) provide for the election of domestic and foreign members, their
division into classes, and other matters needful or usual in such an in-
stitution;
(3) fill vacancies; and
(4) report its actions under this subsection to Congress.
(b) PROPERTY.—(1) The corporation may—
(A) receive property by devise, bequest, donation, or otherwise;
(B) hold the property absolutely or in trust;
(C) manage and invest the property as provided in the constitution
of the corporation; and
(D) use the property and income from the property to carry out
the purposes of the corporation, subject to instructions of donors.
(2) Congress at any time may limit the amount of real estate the cor-
poration 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 in-
vestigate, examine, experiment, and report on any subject of science or art.
The corporation may not receive compensation for services to the Govern-
ment, but the actual expense of the investigation, examination, experimen-
tation, 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 designated by
the corporation.
CHAPTER 1505—NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE
SOCIETIES, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
Sec.
150501.
Definition.
150502.
Organization.
150503.
Purposes.
150504.
Membership.
150505.
Governing body.
150506.
Powers.
150507.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
150508.
Restrictions.
150509.
Headquarters and principal office.
150510.
Records and inspection.
150511.
Service of process.
150512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150513.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
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§ 150501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Colum-
bia.
§ 150502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Conference of State Societies,
Washington, District of Columbia (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a
federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 150503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote friendly and cooperative relations between the
State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia;
(2) to foster, participate in, and encourage educational, cultural,
charitable, civic, and patriotic programs and activities in the District
of Columbia and surrounding communities; and
(3) to act as contact agent with States for carrying out State and
national programs.
§ 150504. Membership
The membership of the corporation consists of the members of the
State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia. Except as pro-
vided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the
rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and regula-
tions of the corporation.
§ 150505. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF REPRESENTATIVES.—(1) The board of representatives
is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the pow-
ers 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 president, a
first vice president, a second vice president, a secretary, an assistant sec-
retary, a treasurer, an assistant treasurer, a historian, and other officers
designated by the board.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the board at an annual meeting and
serve for a term of one year.
§ 150506. Powers
The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of
incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the
power to—
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(1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its prop-
erty 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 nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications consist-
ent with the purposes of the corporation;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 150507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Con-
ference of State Societies, Washington, District of Columbia’’ and seals, em-
blems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 150508. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
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 can-
didate for elective public office. The corporation may not carry on propa-
ganda.
(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 offi-
cer or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
(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 partici-
pate 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 corporation are not con-
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fined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the
States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 150510. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of represent-
atives, and committees having any of the authority of its board of rep-
resentatives; 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 designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk
of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to
or service on the agent, or mailed to the address of the agent, is notice to
or service on the corporation.
(b) STATES.—As a condition to the exercise in any State of any power
or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with secretary
of state or other designated official of that State, the name and address of
an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the cor-
poration may be served.
§ 150512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 150513. 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 divided equally among
the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia.
CHAPTER 1507—NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON
CITIZENSHIP
Sec.
150701.
Organization.
150702.
Purposes.
150703.
Membership.
150704.
National officers.
150705.
Board of directors.
150706.
Powers.
150707.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
150708.
Restrictions.
150709.
Headquarters and principal office.
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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 cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 150702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to hold an annual national conference on citizenship on or
about ‘‘Citizenship Day’’, September 17;
(2) to assist in the development of more dynamic procedures for
making citizenship more effective, including the promotion and encour-
agement of local, State, and regional citizenship conferences; and
(3) to indicate the ways and means by which various organizations
may contribute concretely to the development of a more active, alert,
enlightened, conscientious, and progressive citizenry in our country.
§ 150703. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Membership in the corporation is confined to agen-
cies 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 citizenship has one vote
in the conduct of the business of the conference.
§ 150704. National officers
(a) NATIONAL OFFICERS.—The national officers of the corporation are
a president, a first vice president, a second vice president, a third vice presi-
dent, a secretary, and a treasurer. The president is chairman of the board
of directors and of the executive committee described in section 150705(d)
of this title.
(b) ELECTION.—The national officers are elected biennially from
among the officers and members of the member agencies and organizations
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.
§ 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
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from among the officers and members of the member agencies and organiza-
tions participating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a
majority vote of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and
participating in, the conference.
(c) MEETINGS.—The board shall hold an annual meeting at a time and
place as may be provided in the bylaws. The annual report of the board
shall be presented at the annual meeting. Special meetings of the board may
be called as provided in the bylaws.
(d) EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.—The board shall designate 3 of its own
members, who together with the president and the 3 vice presidents con-
stitute the executive committee. When the board is not in session, the execu-
tive committee has the powers of the board subject to 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 corporation, who shall
have the qualifications and terms of employment decided by the committee.
The executive director shall nominate other professional staff members, who
must be approved by the executive committee.
§ 150706. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the management
of its property and the regulation of its affairs, including the establish-
ment and maintenance of local and State conferences on citizenship;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) choose officers, managers, employees, and agents as the activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) use corporate funds to give prizes or awards to citizens for
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 pur-
poses of the corporation.
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§ 150707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National Con-
ference on Citizenship’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation
adopts.
§ 150708. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
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, or advocate, sponsor, or promote legis-
lation in the Congress of the United States or in the legislature of a State.
(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the cor-
poration. This subsection does not prevent the executive committee from
adopting terms of employment of the executive director as provided in sec-
tion 150705(e) of this title.
(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.
§ 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 throughout the States, territories, and pos-
sessions of the United States.
§ 150710. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its annual national conference,
board of directors, and committees 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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§ 150711. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia 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.
§ 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 re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be transferred by the board
of directors to a recognized agency or agencies engaged in the furtherance
and advancement of citizenship.
CHAPTER 1509—NATIONAL COUNCIL ON RADIATION
PROTECTION AND MEASUREMENTS
Sec.
150901.
Organization.
150902.
Purposes.
150903.
Membership.
150904.
Governing body.
150905.
Powers.
150906.
Restrictions.
150907.
Principal office.
150908.
Records and inspection.
150909.
Statement required in audit report.
150910.
Service of process.
150911.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
150912.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 150901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Council on Radiation Protection
and Measurements (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally char-
tered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 150902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to collect, analyze, develop, and disseminate in the public inter-
est information and recommendations about—
(A) protection against radiation; and
(B) radiation measurements, quantities, and units, particu-
larly those concerned with protection against radiation;
(2) to provide a means by which organizations concerned with the
scientific and related aspects of protection against radiation and of ra-
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diation quantities, units, and measurements may cooperate for effective
use of their combined resources, and to stimulate the work of those or-
ganizations;
(3) to develop basic concepts about—
(A) radiation quantities, units, and measurements;
(B) the application of those concepts; and
(C) protection against radiation; and
(4) to cooperate with the International Commission on Radiologi-
cal Protection, the Federal Radiation Council, the International Com-
mission on Radiological Units and Measurements, and other national
and international organizations, governmental and private, concerned
with radiation quantities, units, and measurements and with protection
against radiation.
§ 150903. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
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 mem-
bers.
§ 150904. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board
is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. The
board is responsible for the control of all funds of the corporation.
(2) The selection of directors and their term of office are as provided
in the bylaws.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one
or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as pro-
vided in the bylaws. Their duties are as provided in the bylaws.
(2) The officers shall be elected at the annual meeting of the corpora-
tion.
§ 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;
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(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolu-
tion or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of
reasonable compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board
of directors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, 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.
§ 150907. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the ac-
tivities of the corporation may be conducted throughout the world.
§ 150908. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees 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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§ 150909. Statement required in audit report
The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required
under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requir-
ing payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or
fees at a rate greater than $10,000 a year.
§ 150910. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of 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.
§ 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 re-
maining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be distributed as provided
by the board of directors, but consistent with the purposes of the corpora-
tion 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 in-
corporated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 151102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to elevate the character and advance the interests of the pro-
fession of teaching; and
(2) to promote the cause of education in the United States.
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§ 151103. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, obliga-
tions, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 151104. Governing body
(a) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation are a president, one or
more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and the members of a board
of directors, an executive committee, and any other boards, councils, and
committees, and other officers, as provided in the bylaws.
(b) ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS.—Except as provided in this chapter, the
manner of selection, term of office, powers, and duties of the officers,
boards, councils, and committees are as provided in the bylaws. The bylaws
may provide other and different provisions as to the names and numbers
of the officers, boards, councils, and committees.
§ 151105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property to carry
out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) accept and administer a trust for educational purposes;
(5) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(6) sue and be sued 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 ex-
empt from taxation if it is used for the purposes provided in section 151102
of this title or to produce income to be used for those purposes.
(c) ANNUAL REPORT.—The corporation shall submit annually to the
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 property and
income from the property.
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§ 151107. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia. However, the activities of the corporation may be conducted, and
offices may be maintained, throughout the United States in accordance with
the bylaws.
§ 151108. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to
the corporation.
CHAPTER 1513—NATIONAL FALLEN FIREFIGHTERS
FOUNDATION
Sec.
151301.
Organization.
151302.
Purposes.
151303.
Board of directors.
151304.
Officers and employees.
151305.
Powers.
151306.
Principal office.
151307.
Provision and acceptance of support by Administrator.
151308.
Service of process.
151309.
Civil action by Attorney General for equitable relief.
151310.
Immunity of United States Government.
151311.
Annual report.
§ 151301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) NATURE OF CORPORATION AND PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The
corporation is a charitable and nonprofit corporation incorporated under the
laws of Maryland and is not an agency or establishment of the United
States Government.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration 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 Firefighters’ Memorial
and the annual memorial service associated with it;
(2) to provide financial assistance to families of fallen firefighters
for transportation to and lodging at non-Federal facilities during the
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 edu-
cational purposes and job training for the spouses and children of fall-
en firefighters.
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§ 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.
(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 person-
ally liable, except for gross negligence.
§ 151304. Officers and employees
(a) APPOINTMENT.—The board of directors may appoint not more than
2 officers or employees, but only after the corporation has sufficient funds
to pay for their services.
(b) STATUS AND COMPENSATION.—Officers and employees of the cor-
poration—
(1) are not employees of the United States Government;
(2) shall be appointed without regard to the provisions of title 5
governing appointments in the competitive service; and
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(3) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III
of chapter 53 of title 5, except that an officer or employee may not
be paid more than the annual rate of basic pay for level GS–15 of the
General Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
§ 151305. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and
(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) POWERS AS TRUSTEE.—To carry out its purposes, the corporation
has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the State of
Maryland, including the power—
(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift,
devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any in-
come from or other interest in the property;
(2) unless otherwise required by the instrument of transfer, to sell,
donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income
from the property;
(3) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agen-
cies and private organizations and persons and to make payments nec-
essary to carry out its functions;
(4) to sue and be sued; and
(5) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 151306. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Maryland. However,
the corporation may conduct business throughout the States, territories, and
possessions of the United States.
§ 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 administrative
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 de-
posited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and
chargeable for the cost of providing the services.
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(3) Notwithstanding any other law, United States Government person-
nel and stationery may not be used to solicit funding for the corporation.
(b) ACCEPTANCE BY ADMINISTRATOR.—The Administrator may accept,
without regard to chapters 33 and 51 and subchapter III of chapter 53 of
title 5 and related regulations, the services of the corporation and its direc-
tors, officers, and employees as volunteers in performing functions author-
ized under this chapter, without compensation from the Administration.
§ 151308. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of
process for the corporation.
§ 151309. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable re-
lief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States
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 Gov-
ernment 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 corpora-
tion shall submit a report to the appropriate committees of Congress on the
activities of the corporation during the prior fiscal year, including a com-
plete statement of its receipts, expenditures, and investments.
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.
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§ 151501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 151502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Federation of Music Clubs (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in Illinois, is a federally chartered
corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 151503. Purposes
(a) SPECIFIC PURPOSES.—The purposes of the corporation are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation and include—
(1) bringing into working relations with one another, music clubs
and other musical organizations and individuals associated with musical
activity for the purpose of developing and maintaining high musical
standards;
(2) aiding and encouraging musical education; and
(3) promoting American music and American artists throughout
the United States and the world.
(b) PATRIOTIC, CIVIC, AND HISTORICAL ORGANIZATION.—The corpora-
tion shall function as a patriotic, civic, and historical organization as au-
thorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 151504. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 151505. 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 the officers are as pro-
vided 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.
§ 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 legislation.
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(c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a 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.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 151508. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status
(a) CORPORATE STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status as
a corporation incorporated under the laws of Illinois.
(b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS.—The corporation shall maintain its status
as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code
of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.).
§ 151509. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees 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 ac-
tivities.
§ 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 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.
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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 corporation.
(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 cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 151702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to—
(1) encourage, accept, and administer private gifts to promote and
ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation’s film her-
itage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit
archives throughout the United States;
(2) further the goals of the Library of Congress and the National
Film Preservation Board in connection with their activities under the
National Film Preservation Act of 1996 (2 U.S.C. 179l–179w); and
(3) conduct activities, alone or in cooperation with other film relat-
ed institutions and organizations, to further the preservation and public
accessibility of films made in the United States, particularly films not
protected by private interests, for the benefit of present and future gen-
erations of Americans.
§ 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 9 directors.
(B) Each director must be a United States citizen.
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(C) At least 6 directors must be knowledgeable or experienced in film
production, distribution, preservation, or restoration, including 2 who are
sitting members of the National Film Preservation Board. These 6 directors
must, to the extent practicable, represent diverse points of view from the
film community, including motion picture producers, creative artists, non-
profit and public archivists, historians, film critics, theater owners, and lab-
oratory and university personnel.
(3) A director is not an employee of the Library of Congress and ap-
pointment to the board does not constitute appointment as an officer or em-
ployee of the United States Government for the purpose of any law of the
United States.
(4) The terms of office of the directors are 4 years. An individual may
not serve more than 2 consecutive terms.
(5) A vacancy on the board shall be filled within 60 days in the manner
in which the original appointment was made.
(c) CHAIR.—The Librarian shall appoint one of the directors as the ini-
tial chair of the board for a 2-year term. Thereafter, the chair shall be ap-
pointed and removed in accordance with the bylaws of the corporation.
(d) QUORUM.—A majority of the current membership of the board is
a quorum.
(e) MEETINGS.—The board shall meet at the call of the Librarian or
the chair at least once each year. If a director misses 3 consecutive regularly
scheduled meetings, the director may be removed from the board by the Li-
brarian and that vacancy may be filled as provided in subsection (b) of this
section.
(f ) COMPENSATION AND REIMBURSEMENT.—Directors serve without
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 liable, ex-
cept 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 cor-
poration. 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.
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(b) APPOINTMENT OF OFFICERS.—Except as provided in subsection
(a) of this section, the board of directors appoints, removes, and replaces
officers of the corporation.
(c) APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES.—Except as provided in subsection
(a) of this section, the Secretary appoints, removes, and replaces employees
of the corporation.
(d) STATUS AND COMPENSATION OF EMPLOYEES.—Employees of the
corporation (including the Secretary)—
(1) are not employees of the Library of Congress;
(2) shall be appointed and removed without regard to the provi-
sions of title 5 governing appointments in the competitive service; and
(3) may be paid without regard to chapter 51 and subchapter III
of chapter 53 of title 5, except that an employee may not be paid more
than the annual rate of basic pay for level GS–15 of the General
Schedule under section 5107 of title 5.
§ 151705. Powers
(a) GENERAL.—The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal which shall be judicially noticed; and
(3) do any other act necessary to carry out this chapter.
(b) POWERS AS TRUSTEE.—To carry out its purposes, the corporation
has the usual powers of a corporation acting as a trustee in the District
of Columbia, including the power—
(1) to accept, receive, solicit, hold, administer, and use any gift,
devise, or bequest, either absolutely or in trust, of property or any in-
come from or other interest in property;
(2) to acquire property or an interest in property by purchase or
exchange;
(3) unless otherwise required by an instrument of transfer, to sell,
donate, lease, invest, or otherwise dispose of any property or income
from property;
(4) to borrow money and issue instruments of indebtedness;
(5) to make contracts and other arrangements with public agen-
cies and private organizations and persons and to make payments nec-
essary to carry out its functions;
(6) to sue and be sued; and
(7) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
(c) ENCUMBERED OR RESTRICTED GIFTS.—A gift, devise, or bequest
may be accepted by the corporation even though it is encumbered, re-
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stricted, or subject to beneficial interests of private persons, if any current
or future interest is for the benefit of the corporation.
§ 151706. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia. 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 cor-
poration. Administrative services may include reimbursement of expenses
under section 151703(f ) of this title, at rates not exceeding the applicable
per diem rates for the United States Government.
(2) The corporation shall reimburse the Librarian for support provided
under paragraph (1) of this subsection. Amounts reimbursed shall be depos-
ited in the Treasury to the credit of the appropriations then current and
chargeable for the cost of providing the support.
(b) ACCEPTANCE BY LIBRARIAN.—The Librarian may accept, without
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, of-
ficers, and employees as volunteers in performing functions authorized
under this chapter, without compensation from the Library of Congress.
§ 151708. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent to receive service of
process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to
the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 151709. Civil action by Attorney General for equitable re-
lief
The Attorney General may bring a civil action in the United States
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 Gov-
ernment does not extend to any obligation of the corporation.
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§ 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 ex-
ceed $250,000 for each of the fiscal years ending September 30, 2000–
2003. These amounts are to be made available to the corporation to match
private contributions (whether in currency, services, or property) made to
the corporation by private persons and State and local governments.
(b) LIMITATION RELATED TO ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.—Amounts
authorized under this section may not be used by the corporation for admin-
istrative expenses of the corporation, including salaries, travel, transpor-
tation, and overhead expenses.
§ 151712. Annual report
As soon as practicable after the end of each fiscal year, the corporation
shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during
the prior fiscal year, including a complete statement of its receipts, expendi-
tures, and investments.
CHAPTER 1519—NATIONAL FUND FOR MEDICAL
EDUCATION
Sec.
151901.
Organization.
151902.
Purposes.
151903.
Membership.
151904.
Governing body.
151905.
Powers.
151906.
Restrictions.
151907.
Principal office.
151908.
Records and inspection.
151909.
Service of process.
151910.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
151911.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 151901. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Fund for Medical Education (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 151902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to raise from private sources, ad-
minister, 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;
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(2) the encouragement of the growth, development, and advance-
ment 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 associ-
ate 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 govern-
ing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the members of the cor-
poration, 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 constitu-
tion and bylaws of the corporation. However—
(A) the corporation shall have at least 15 but not more than 25
directors; and
(B) at least 4 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 of 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 manage-
ment 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 activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
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(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 151906. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolu-
tion or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of
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 di-
rector, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a
loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who partici-
pate 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 ac-
tivities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal
office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories,
and possessions of the United States.
§ 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 Colum-
bia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on
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the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or
service on the corporation.
§ 151910. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 151911. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets 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 1521—NATIONAL MINING HALL OF FAME AND
MUSEUM
Sec.
152101.
Definition.
152102.
Organization.
152103.
Purposes.
152104.
Membership.
152105.
Governing body.
152106.
Powers.
152107.
Restrictions.
152108.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
152109.
Records and inspection.
152110.
Service of process.
152111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152112.
Annual report.
§ 152101. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 152102. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Mining Hall of Fame and Museum
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in Colorado, is a federally
chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 152103. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incor-
poration and include—
(1) honoring citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors, teach-
ers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and other in-
dividuals, who have helped to make this country great by their out-
standing 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
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of buildings, monuments, and edifices considered appropriate as a last-
ing memorial;
(3) fostering, promoting, and encouraging a better understanding
of the origins and growth of mining, especially in the United States,
and the part mining has played in changing the economic, social, and
scientific aspects of our country;
(4) establishing and maintaining a library and museum for collect-
ing 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, documents, scientific data, relics, mementos,
artifacts, and things relating to those items;
(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 accom-
plish any of the purposes in this section.
§ 152104. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 152105. 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.
§ 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 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 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, offi-
cer, or employee.
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(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 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.
(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 ac-
tivities.
§ 152111. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 152112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the 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 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.
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§ 152301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Music Council (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 152302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to provide the member organizations with a forum for the free
discussion of problems affecting national musical life in this country;
(2) to speak with one voice for music whenever an authoritative
expression of opinion is desirable;
(3) to provide for the interchange of information between the var-
ious member organizations;
(4) to encourage the coordination of efforts of the member organi-
zations, thereby avoiding duplication or conflict;
(5) to organize exploratory surveys or fact-finding commissions
whenever the corporation considers them necessary for the solution of
important problems; and
(6) to encourage the development and appreciation of the art of
music and to foster the highest ethical standards in the musical profes-
sions and industries.
§ 152303. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for
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 rep-
resentative of members of the corporation or other individuals selected by
the members of the corporation. The directors shall be elected by the mem-
bers of the corporation annually or at another regular interval as provided
in the bylaws of the corporation.
(b) OFFICERS.—The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the
board, a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and
assistant officers the board designates. The officers shall perform the duties
and have the powers provided in the bylaws and by the board.
§ 152305. Powers
The corporation may—
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(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment 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 activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) publish a bulletin, magazine, and other publications;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans, scholarships,
and grants to deserving composers, conductors, and others for the pur-
poses stated in section 152302 of this title and for other purposes the
board of directors considers proper;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 152306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National
Music Council’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 152307. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not engage in business for profit.
(b) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a director, officer, or
member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party
or candidate for elective public office.
(d) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a direc-
tor, officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the cor-
poration.
(e) 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.
§ 152308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be at the place the board
of directors decides. However, the activities of the corporation may be con-
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ducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United
States.
§ 152309. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors,
and committees 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 designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk
of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to
or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is
notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) STATES, TERRITORIES, AND POSSESSIONS.—As a condition to the
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 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 re-
maining 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 trans-
ferred to a recognized educational foundation.
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.
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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 chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 152502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to further, encourage, and promote methods and procedures
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 educational 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 preven-
tion, 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, con-
ferences, and other activities for the education of all individuals, cor-
porations, 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 possessions, and
to provide organizational guidance and materials to promote the na-
tional safety;
(6) to cooperate with, enlist, and develop the cooperation of and
among all individuals, corporations, and other organizations and agen-
cies, 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, desirable, and
proper for the furtherance and accomplishment of any of these pur-
poses.
§ 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.
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(b) VOTING.—Each member (except an honorary or sustaining mem-
ber) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at 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 govern-
ing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the corporation, the board
is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation. Ex-
cept 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 pro-
vided 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, 3 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 constitu-
tion 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 manage-
ment 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 nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) publish a magazine and other publications consistent with the
purposes of the corporation;
(9) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
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(10) receive contributions or grants of money or property to be de-
voted 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 organiza-
tions, public or private, for outstanding contributions toward the
achievement of the purposes of the corporation;
(12) organize, establish, and conduct conferences on safety and ac-
cident prevention;
(13) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities, char-
ter local, State, and regional safety organizations, and establish, regu-
late, and discontinue departmental subdivisions and local, State, and
regional chapters in appropriate places throughout the United States
and its territories and possessions;
(14) sue and be sued; and
(15) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the cor-
poration. 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, 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.
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§ 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 posses-
sions 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 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.
§ 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 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 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.
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§ 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, Incorporated
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in New York and Colo-
rado, 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.
§ 152703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote, in every way, patriotic, scientific, educational, 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 competent skiers trained in first aid for the
purpose of preventing accidents and rendering speedy assistance to in-
dividuals sustaining accidents; and
(2) to solicit contributions of money, services, and other property
for, and generally to encourage and assist in carrying out, these pur-
poses 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.
§ 152705. 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.
§ 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 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-
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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.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, 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 ac-
tivities.
§ 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.
§ 152712. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to Congress on the ac-
tivities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may
not be printed as a public document.
CHAPTER 1529—NATIONAL SOCIETY, DAUGHTERS OF
THE AMERICAN COLONISTS
Sec.
152901.
Definition.
152902.
Organization.
152903.
Purposes.
152904.
Membership.
152905.
Governing body.
152906.
Powers.
152907.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
152908.
Restrictions.
152909.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
152910.
Records and inspection.
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152911.
Service of process.
152912.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
152913.
Annual report.
§ 152901. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 152902. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Society, Daughters of the American
Colonists (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in the District
of Columbia, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 152903. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include a continuing commitment, on a national basis—
(1) to conduct, record, and publish the results of research on the
history and deeds of the American colonists;
(2) to publish the memoirs of American colonists;
(3) to erect memorials to commemorate the history and deeds of
the American colonists;
(4) to promote respect and admiration for the institutions, laws,
and flag of the United States;
(5) to engage in mutual improvement and educational activities;
(6) to establish scholarships to assist needy and deserving students
and to promote the improvement of educational institutions;
(7) to engage in volunteer service and make contributions to veter-
ans hospitals; and
(8) to perform other charitable activities, including the national
presidents’ projects, as may be provided in the articles of incorporation
or bylaws of corporation.
§ 152904. 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 discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 152905. 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 or by-
laws.
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(b) OFFICERS.—The officers and the election of officers are as pro-
vided in the articles of incorporation or bylaws.
(c) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The requirements for holding office in the
corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 152906. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 152907. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘National So-
ciety, Daughters of the American Colonists’’ and seals, emblems, and badges
the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 152908. 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 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, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 152909. 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 each State in which it is incor-
porated.
(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.).
§ 152910. 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.
§ 152911. 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.
§ 152912. 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.
§ 152913. 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 1531—THE NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE
DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Sec.
153101.
Organization.
153102.
Purposes.
153103.
Powers.
153104.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
153105.
Principal office.
153106.
Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian Institution.
153107.
Annual report.
§ 153101. Organization
The National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and politic in the Dis-
trict of Columbia.
§ 153102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and edu-
cational, and include—
(1) perpetuating the memory and spirit of the men and women
who achieved American independence by—
(A) acquiring and protecting historical spots and erecting
monuments;
(B) encouraging historical research in relation to the Revolu-
tion and publishing its results;
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(C) preserving documents and relics and the records of the
individual services of Revolutionary soldiers and patriots; and
(D) promoting celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;
(2) carrying out the injunction of Washington, in his farewell ad-
dress to the American people, ‘‘to promote, as an object of primary im-
portance, institutions for the general diffusion of knowledge,’’ thus de-
veloping an enlightened public opinion and affording to young and old
such advantages as shall develop in them the largest capacity for per-
forming the duties of American citizens;
(3) cherishing, maintaining, and extending the institutions of
American freedom;
(4) fostering true patriotism and love of country; and
(5) aiding in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
§ 153103. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt a seal; and
(3) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out its purposes.
§ 153104. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive right
to use the name ‘‘National Society of the Daughters of the American Revo-
lution’’. The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others
to use seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 153105. Principal office
The corporation shall have its headquarters or principal office in the
District of Columbia.
§ 153106. Deposit of historical material in Smithsonian Insti-
tution
The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may permit the corporation
to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other material
for history in the Smithsonian Institution or in the National Museum, on
conditions and under rules they prescribe.
§ 153107. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the
Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation. The Secretary
shall communicate to Congress any part of the report that the Secretary
considers of national interest and importance.
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CHAPTER 1533—NATIONAL SOCIETY OF THE SONS OF
THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION
Sec.
153301.
Organization.
153302.
Purposes.
153303.
Powers.
153304.
Trustees.
§ 153301. Organization
National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and politic in the District of Co-
lumbia.
§ 153302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and edu-
cational, and include those intended or designed—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of the men who, by their services
or sacrifices during the war of the American Revolution, achieved the
independence of the American people;
(2) to unite and promote fellowship among their descendants;
(3) to inspire them and the community at large with a more pro-
found reverence for the principles of the government founded by our
forefathers;
(4) to encourage historical research in relation to the American
Revolution;
(5) to acquire and preserve the records of the individual services
of the patriots of the war, as well as documents, relics, and landmarks;
(6) to mark the scenes of the American Revolution by appropriate
memorials;
(7) to celebrate the anniversaries of the prominent events of the
war and of the Revolutionary period;
(8) to foster true patriotism;
(9) to maintain and extend the institutions of American freedom;
and
(10) to carry out the purposes expressed in the preamble to the
Constitution of our country and the injunctions of Washington in his
farewell address to the American people.
§ 153303. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations for
the admission, government, suspension, and expulsion of its members;
(2) adopt and alter a seal;
(3) provide for the election of its officers and define their duties;
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(4) provide for State societies or chapters with regulations for
their conduct, and regulate and provide for the management, safe-keep-
ing, and protection of their property and funds;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(6) sue and be sued.
§ 153304. Trustees
The property and affairs of the corporation shall be managed by at
least 40 trustees. The trustees shall be elected annually at the time provided
in the bylaws. At least one trustee shall be elected annually from a list of
nominees to be made by each of the State societies and submitted to the
corporation at least 30 days before the annual meeting, in accordance with
provisions adopted by the corporation to regulate nominations.
CHAPTER 1535—NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL
GARDEN
Sec.
153501.
Organization.
153502.
Purposes.
153503.
Membership.
153504.
Governing body.
153505.
Powers.
153506.
Exclusive right to name.
153507.
Restrictions.
153508.
Principal office and location of activities and gardens.
153509.
Records and inspection.
153510.
Statement required in audit report.
153511.
Service of process.
153512.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
153513.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 153501. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Tropical Botanical Garden (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 153502. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to establish, develop, operate, and maintain for the benefit of
the people of the United States an educational and scientific center in
the form of one or more tropical botanical gardens, together with facili-
ties such as libraries, herbaria, laboratories, and museums that are ap-
propriate and necessary for encouraging and conducting research in
basic and applied tropical botany;
(2) to foster and encourage fundamental research about tropical
plant life and to encourage research and study of the uses of tropical
flora in agriculture, forestry, horticulture, medicine, and other sciences;
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(3) to disseminate through publications and other media the
knowledge about basic and applied tropical botany acquired at the gar-
dens;
(4) to collect and cultivate tropical flora of every nature and origin
and to preserve for the people of the United States species of tropical
plant life threatened with extinction; and
(5) to provide a beneficial facility that will contribute to the edu-
cation, instruction, and recreation of the people of the United States.
§ 153503. 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 mem-
bers.
§ 153504. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—(1) The board of trustees is the governing
body of the corporation. The duties and powers of the board are as provided
in the bylaws.
(2) The manner of selection and term of office of the trustees are as
provided in the bylaws.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one
or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as pro-
vided in the bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers
are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 153505. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend bylaws for the management of its property
and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers, trustees, managers, employees, and agents as
the activities of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
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§ 153506. Exclusive right to name
The corporation has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to
use the name ‘‘National Tropical Botanical Garden’’.
§ 153507. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or a trustee or officer 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 trust-
ee, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution
or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reason-
able compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary ex-
penses in amounts approved by the board of trustees.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a trustee, offi-
cer, or employee. Trustees who vote for or assent to making a loan to a
trustee, 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.
§ 153508. Principal office and location of activities and gar-
dens
(a) PRINCIPAL OFFICE.—The principal office of the corporation shall
be in the District of Columbia or another place decided by the board of
trustees.
(b) LOCATION OF ACTIVITIES AND GARDENS.—The activities of the
corporation may be conducted anywhere. However, the corporation may es-
tablish tropical botanical gardens only in the United States and its terri-
tories and possessions.
§ 153509. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its board of trustees and com-
mittees having any of the authority of its board of trustees; 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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§ 153510. Statement required in audit report
The corporation shall include in the audit report statement required
under section 10101(b)(1)(B) of this title a schedule of all contracts requir-
ing payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or
fees at a rate of greater than $10,000 a year.
§ 153511. 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.
§ 153512. 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.
§ 153513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
(a) ALLOWABLE RECIPIENTS.—On dissolution or final liquidation of
the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities
shall be distributed, as decided by the board of trustees, to—
(1) the United States Government, to be administered by the Sec-
retary of the Interior under the Act of August 25, 1916 (16 U.S.C.
1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act); or
(2) a State or local government to be used for a public purpose.
(b) RESTRICTION.—A distribution under subsection (a) of this section
shall be consistent with the purposes of the corporation and in compliance
with the charter and bylaws.
CHAPTER 1537—NATIONAL WOMAN’S RELIEF CORPS,
AUXILIARY TO THE GRAND ARMY OF THE REPUBLIC
Sec.
153701.
Organization.
153702.
Purposes.
153703.
Membership.
153704.
Governing body.
153705.
Powers.
153706.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
153707.
Restrictions.
153708.
Principal office.
153709.
Records and inspection.
153710.
Service of process.
153711.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
153712.
Annual report.
153713.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 153701. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—National Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to
the Grand Army of the Republic (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a
federally chartered corporation.
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(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 153702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic,
as the National Woman’s Relief Corps is its auxiliary and was orga-
nized at its request in 1883, and of the men who saved the Union in
1861 to 1865;
(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making
available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand
Army of the Republic and its members;
(3) to cooperate in doing honor to all those who have served our
country patriotically in any war;
(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 loy-
alty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of
representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.
§ 153703. Membership
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. Eligibility
for membership is limited to—
(1) women who are the wives, mothers, daughters, and sisters of
Union soldiers, sailors, and marines; and
(2) other loyal women who have not given aid or comfort to the
enemies of the United States of America.
§ 153704. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL CONVENTION.—(1) The national convention is the su-
preme governing authority of the corporation.
(2) The national convention is composed of officers and elected rep-
resentatives from the States as provided by the regulations of the corpora-
tion. However, the form of government of the corporation must be rep-
resentative 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.
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(4) During the intervals between the convention, the executive officers
are the governing board of the corporation and are responsible for the gen-
eral policies, program, and activities of the corporation.
(b) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.—The council of administration of
the corporation shall consist of at least 7 members elected in the manner
and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(c) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a national presi-
dent, senior vice national president, junior vice national president, secretary,
treasurer, and other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. One
individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer.
(2) The titles, manner of election, term of office, and duties of the offi-
cers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 153705. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers as the corporation requires;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(6) sue and be sued.
§ 153706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate corps have the exclusive right to
use the name ‘‘National Woman’s Relief Corps, Auxiliary to 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.
§ 153707. 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, 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, an offi-
cer or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or
final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reason-
able compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary ex-
penses in amounts approved by the council of administration of the corpora-
tion.
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an
officer or member of the corporation. Members of the council of administra-
tion who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or
member, and officers who participate in making the loan or advance, are
jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or
advance until it is repaid.
§ 153708. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Springfield, Illinois.
However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to Springfield
but may be conducted throughout the States of the United States and the
District of Columbia.
§ 153709. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account; and
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national convention.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member, or an agent or attorney of the member,
may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any
reasonable time.
§ 153710. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Colum-
bia to receive service of process, notice, or demand for the corporation. Des-
ignation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the Mayor of the District
of Columbia or another office designated by the Mayor. Notice to or service
on the agent is notice to or service on the corporation.
§ 153711. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting
within the scope of their authority.
§ 153712. Annual report
Not later than 6 months after the end of each fiscal year, the corpora-
tion 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 pro-
ceedings of the national convention during that fiscal year. The report may
not be printed as a public document.
§ 153713. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, its assets shall
be distributed as follows:
(1) All liabilities shall be paid and discharged, or adequate provi-
sion for payment and discharge shall be made.
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(2) Assets held on condition requiring return or transfer on dis-
solution of the corporation shall be returned or transferred as required
by the condition.
(3) Assets received and held subject to a limitation permitting use
only for charitable, religious, benevolent, educational, or similar pur-
poses, but not held on a condition requiring return or transfer on dis-
solution of the corporation, shall be transferred to one or more appro-
priate domestic or foreign corporations, societies, or organizations
under a plan of distribution adopted as provided in this chapter.
(4) Other assets shall be distributed as provided by the articles of
incorporation or bylaws to the extent that the articles or bylaws provide
the distributive rights of members, or any class of members, or provide
for distribution to others.
(5) Any remaining assets may be distributed to persons, societies,
organizations, or domestic or foreign corporations engaged in activities
not for profit, as provided in a plan of distribution adopted by the
council of administration of the corporation and in compliance with the
constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 1539—THE NATIONAL YOEMEN F
Sec.
153901.
Organization.
153902.
Purposes.
153903.
Powers.
153904.
Deposit of historical material.
§ 153901. Organization
The National Yoemen F (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body
corporate and politic in the District of Columbia.
§ 153902. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are patriotic, historical, and edu-
cational and are—
(1) to foster and perpetuate the memory of the service of Yoemen
(f ) in the United States Naval Reserve Force of the United States
Navy during World War I;
(2) to preserve the memories and incidents of their association in
World War I by the encouragement of historical research concerning
the service of Yoemen (f );
(3) to cherish, maintain, and extend the institutions of American
freedom by the promotion of celebrations of all patriotic anniversaries;
(4) to foster true patriotism and love of country; and
(5) to aid in securing for mankind all the blessings of liberty.
§ 153903. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws;
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(2) adopt a seal; and
(3) hold real and personal property in the United States, but only
to the extent necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation
and only in an amount not more than $50,000.
§ 153904. Deposit of historical material
The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may permit the corporation
to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other material
for history in the Smithsonian Institution or in the National Museum, on
conditions and under rules they prescribe.
CHAPTER 1541—NAVAL SEA CADET CORPS
Sec.
154101.
Organization.
154102.
Purposes.
154103.
Membership.
154104.
Governing body.
154105.
Powers.
154106.
Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, badges, marks, and words.
154107.
Restrictions.
154108.
Principal office.
154109.
Records and inspection.
154110.
Service of process.
154111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
154112.
Annual report.
154113.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 154101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Naval Sea Cadet Corps (in this chapter, the
‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 154102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are, through organization and coopera-
tion with the Department of the Navy—
(1) to encourage and aid American young people to develop an in-
terest and skill in basic seamanship and in its naval adaptations;
(2) to train them in seagoing skills; and
(3) to teach them patriotism, courage, self-reliance, and kindred
virtues.
§ 154103. Membership
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.
§ 154104. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board is responsible for the general policies
and program of the corporation and the control of all funds of the corpora-
tion.
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(2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the
filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitu-
tion and bylaws. However, the board shall have at least 10 but not more
than 25 directors.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one
or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a sec-
retary, a treasurer, and other 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.
§ 154105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment 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 activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property; and
(7) sue and be sued.
§ 154106. Exclusive 
right 
to 
name, 
insignia, 
emblems,
badges, marks, and words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Naval Sea
Cadet Corps’’ and distinctive insignia, emblems, and badges, descriptive or
designating marks, and words or phrases required to carry out the duties
and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested
rights.
§ 154107. 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 direc-
tor, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolu-
tion or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of
compensation to an officer in an amount approved by the board of directors.
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(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a di-
rector, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a
loan or advance to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who partici-
pate 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.
§ 154108. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Tacoma, Washington,
or another place decided by the board of directors. However, the activities
of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal office
is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and pos-
sessions of the United States.
§ 154109. 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.
§ 154110. 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.
§ 154111. 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.
§ 154112. Annual report
The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the
Navy on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The
Secretary shall communicate to Congress any part of the report that the
Secretary considers appropriate.
§ 154113. 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.
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CHAPTER 1543—NAVY CLUB OF THE UNITED STATES OF
AMERICA
Sec.
154301.
Organization.
154302.
Purposes.
154303.
Powers.
154304.
Annual report.
§ 154301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Navy Club of the United States of America
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 154302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to encourage, promote, and maintain comradeship among indi-
viduals who are or have been in the active service of the United States
Navy, the United States Marine Corps, or the United States Coast
Guard;
(2) to revere, honor, and perpetuate the memory of individuals de-
scribed in clause (1) of this section who have departed this life;
(3) to promote and encourage further public interest in the United
States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the United States
Coast Guard and the history of those organizations;
(4) to uphold the spirit and ideals of the United States Navy, the
United States Marine Corps, and the United States Coast Guard;
(5) to promote the ideals of American freedom and democracy and
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;
and
(6) to maintain true allegiance to American institutions.
§ 154303. 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 pow-
ers of the corporation;
(5) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
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(7) charge and collect membership dues and receive contributions
of money or property to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the
corporation;
(8) sue and be sued; and
(9) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 154304. 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 1545—NAVY WIVES CLUBS OF AMERICA
Sec.
154501.
Definition.
154502.
Organization.
154503.
Purposes.
154504.
Membership.
154505.
Governing body.
154506.
Powers.
154507.
Restrictions.
154508.
Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status.
154509.
Records and inspection.
154510.
Service of process.
154511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
154512.
Annual report.
§ 154501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 154502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Navy Wives Clubs of America (in this chap-
ter, the ‘‘corporation’’), incorporated in California, 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.
§ 154503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include—
(1) supporting the Constitution of the United States;
(2) promoting a friendly relationship between the wives of enlisted
men who are serving in the active United States Navy, United States
Marine Corps, or United States Coast Guard or in the Active Reserves
of those services; and
(3) performing charitable activities as provided in the constitution
or bylaws of the corporation.
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§ 154504. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privi-
leges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
§ 154505. 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.
§ 154506. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 154507. 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 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 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, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 154508. 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 each State in which it is incor-
porated.
(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.).
§ 154509. 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
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(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney
of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 154510. 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.
§ 154511. 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.
§ 154512. 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 1547—NON COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ASSO-
CIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, IN-
CORPORATED
Sec.
154701.
Definition.
154702.
Organization.
154703.
Purposes.
154704.
Membership.
154705.
Governing body.
154706.
Powers.
154707.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
154708.
Restrictions.
154709.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
154710.
Records and inspection.
154711.
Service of process.
154712.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
154713.
Annual report.
§ 154701. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 154702. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Non Commissioned Officers Association of
the United States of America, Incorporated (in this chapter, the ‘‘corpora-
tion’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Texas, is a federally char-
tered 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.
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§ 154703. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the bylaws and arti-
cles of incorporation and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its mem-
bers and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;
(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through
a service program established for that purpose;
(4) improving conditions for service members, veterans, and their
dependents and survivors; and
(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in
recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of
their common interests.
§ 154704. 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 discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, or national ori-
gin.
§ 154705. 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.
§ 154706. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 154707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names ‘‘The Non
Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America’’, ‘‘Non
Commissioned Officers Association of the United States of America’’, ‘‘Non
Commissioned Officers Association’’, and ‘‘NCOA’’, and seals, emblems, and
badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested
rights.
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§ 154708. 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 of 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 AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 154709. 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.).
§ 154710. 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.
§ 154711. 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.
§ 154712. 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.
§ 154713. 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.
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CHAPTER 1601—[RESERVED]
CHAPTER 1701—PARALYZED VETERANS OF AMERICA
Sec.
170101.
Organization.
170102.
Purposes.
170103.
Membership.
170104.
Powers.
170105.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
170106.
Restrictions.
170107.
Headquarters and principal place of business.
170108.
Records and inspection.
170109.
Service of process.
170110.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
170111.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 170101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Paralyzed Veterans of America (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 170102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to preserve the great and basic truths and enduring principles
on which this Nation was founded;
(2) to form a national association for the benefit of individuals
who have suffered injuries or diseases of the spinal cord;
(3) to acquaint the public with the needs and problems of
paraplegics;
(4) to promote medical research in the several fields connected
with injuries and diseases of the spinal cord, including research in neu-
rosurgery and orthopedics and in genitourinary and orthopedic appli-
ances; and
(5) to advocate and foster complete and effective reconditioning
programs for paraplegics, including a thorough physical reconditioning
program, physiotherapy, competent walking instructions, adequate
guidance (both vocational and educational), academic and vocational
education (both in hospitals and in educational institutions), psycho-
logical orientation and readjustment to family and friends, and occupa-
tional therapy (both functional and diversional).
§ 170103. Membership
An individual is eligible for membership in the corporation if the indi-
vidual—
(1) is a citizen of the United States;
(2) was regularly enlisted, inducted, or commissioned, and was ac-
cepted for or on active duty, in the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air
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Force, or Coast Guard of the United States or an ally of the United
States;
(3)(A) was separated from service in the armed forces under con-
ditions other than dishonorable; or
(B) is on active duty or must continue to serve after the cessation
of hostilities; and
(4) has suffered a spinal cord injury or disease, whether or not
service connected in origin.
§ 170104. Powers
(a) SPECIFIC POWERS.—The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal, emblems, and badges;
(3) choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to
carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4) make contracts;
(5) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the pur-
poses of the corporation;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate State and re-
gional organizations and local chapters or posts;
(9) establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs of the cor-
poration;
(10) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
(11) sue and be sued; and
(12) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
(b) PRIVILEGES OF OTHER NATIONAL VETERANS’ ORGANIZATIONS.—
Privileges granted to other national veterans’ organizations as a result of
their being incorporated by Congress are also granted to the corporation.
§ 170105. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its State and regional organizations and local
chapters or posts have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Paralyzed Vet-
erans of America’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation lawfully
adopts.
§ 170106. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not engage in business for profit.
(b) STOCK.—The corporation may not issue stock.
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(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and
may not provide financial aid to, or otherwise promote the candidacy of, an
individual seeking 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 direc-
tor, officer, member, or employee during the life of the corporation or on
its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee or reimburse-
ment for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of
directors.
(e) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, member, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making such
a loan, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and sev-
erally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.
§ 170107. Headquarters and principal place of business
The headquarters and principal place of business of the corporation
shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corpora-
tion are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 170108. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, executive commit-
tee, and committees having any of the authority of its executive com-
mittee; 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.
§ 170109. Service of process
As a condition to the exercise of any power or privilege granted by this
chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other des-
ignated official of each State, territory, or possession of the United States
in which an organization, chapter, or post is organized, the name and ad-
dress of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal proc-
ess or demands against the corporation may be served.
§ 170110. 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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§ 170111. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liq-
uidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets re-
maining after the discharge or satisfactory provision for discharge of all li-
abilities shall be transferred to the Secretary of Veterans Affairs to be ap-
plied to the care and comfort of paralyzed veterans.
CHAPTER 1703—PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS
ASSOCIATION
Sec.
170301.
Definition.
170302.
Organization.
170303.
Purposes.
170304.
Membership.
170305.
Governing body.
170306.
Powers.
170307.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
170308.
Restrictions.
170309.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
170310.
Records and inspection.
170311.
Service of process.
170312.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
170313.
Annual report.
§ 170301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 170302. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Pearl Harbor Survivors Association (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in Mis-
souri, 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.
§ 170303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incor-
poration and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) collating, preserving, and encouraging the study of historical
episodes, chronicles, mementos, and events pertaining to ‘‘The Day of
Infamy, 7 December 1941’’, and in particular those memories and
records of patriotic service performed by the heroic Pearl Harbor sur-
vivors and nonsurvivors;
(3) shielding from neglect the graves, past and future, of those
who served at Pearl Harbor on that day;
(4) stimulating communities and political subdivisions into taking
more interest in the affairs and future of the United States to keep
our Nation alert;
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(5) fighting unceasingly for our national security to protect the
United States from enemies within and without our borders;
(6) preserving the American way of life and fostering the spirit
and practice of Americanism; and
(7) instilling love of country and flag and promoting soundness of
mind and body in the youth of our Nation.
§ 170304. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—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 discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 170305. 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 holding office in the
corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 170306. 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 and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the affairs
of the corporation;
(5) publish a magazine and other publications;
(6) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees and
receive contributions or grants of money or property to be used to carry
out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the pur-
poses of the corporation;
(8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership require-
ments of which shall be as provided in the constitution and the bylaws
of the corporation;
(9) sue and be sued; and
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(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 170307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its regional districts and local branches have the
exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Pearl Harbor Survivors Association’’ and
seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 170308. 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 chapter
or on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does
not prevent the payment of compensation to an officer or reimbursement
for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of direc-
tors.
(d) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a director, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 170309. 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.).
§ 170310. 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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§ 170311. 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.
§ 170312. 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.
§ 170313. 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 1705—POLISH LEGION OF AMERICAN
VETERANS, U.S.A.
Sec.
170501.
Definition.
170502.
Organization.
170503.
Purposes.
170504.
Membership.
170505.
Governing body.
170506.
Powers.
170507.
Restrictions.
170508.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
170509.
Records and inspection.
170510.
Service of process.
170511.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
170512.
Annual report.
§ 170501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 170502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Polish Legion of American Veterans, U.S.A.
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in
Illinois, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 170503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incor-
poration. The corporation shall function as a veterans’ and patriotic organi-
zation as authorized by the laws of each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 170504. 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.
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(b) NONDISCRIMINATION.—The terms of membership may not discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 170505. 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 holding office in the
corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 170506. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 170507. 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 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, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORIZATION.—The
corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 170508. 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.).
§ 170509. 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
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(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of
its members entitled to vote.
(b) INSPECTION.—A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney
of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper
purpose, at any reasonable time.
§ 170510. 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.
§ 170511. 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.
§ 170512. 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 1801—[RESERVED]
CHAPTER 1901—RESERVE OFFICERS ASSOCIATION OF
THE UNITED STATES
Sec.
190101.
Organization.
190102.
Purposes.
190103.
Membership.
190104.
Governing body.
190105.
Powers.
190106.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
190107.
Restrictions.
190108.
Headquarters.
190109.
Records and inspection.
190110.
Service of process.
190111.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
190112.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 190101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Reserve Officers Association of the United
States (in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corpora-
tion.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 190102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to support and promote the devel-
opment and execution of a military policy for the United States that will
provide adequate national security.
§ 190103. Membership
(a) ELIGIBILITY.—Eligibility for membership in the corporation is as
provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
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(b) VOTING.—Each active member of a department or chapter has one
vote in the conduct of official business of that department or chapter.
§ 190104. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL CONVENTION.—The corporation shall hold an annual
national convention. The national convention shall be composed of delegates
elected by the various departments.
(b) NATIONAL EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.—(1) The national executive
committee is the governing body of the corporation.
(2) The national executive committee consists of the president, the last
past president, 3 vice presidents, 3 junior vice presidents, 3 national execu-
tive committee members, and the executive director. Each of these individ-
uals, except the executive director, has one vote on each matter decided by
the committee.
(c) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, 3
vice presidents, 3 junior vice presidents, 3 national executive committee
members, an executive director, a national treasurer, a judge advocate, a
surgeon, a chaplain, a historian, a public relations officer, and other officers
as decided at the national convention.
(2) The national officers of the corporation shall be elected at the an-
nual national convention, except for the executive director, the national
treasurer, and the national public relations officer, who shall be appointed
by the national executive committee.
(3) The elected officers shall hold office for one year or until their suc-
cessors have been elected and qualified.
(d) VACANCIES.—(1) Except for the positions of president and last
past president, a vacancy on the national executive committee shall be filled
by the existing members of the committee. An individual appointed by the
committee to fill a vacancy serves until the next national convention when
the individual’s successor shall be elected for the unexpired term, if any,
caused by the vacancy.
(2) If the president is absent or the office of president is vacant, the
national vice president of the same service as the president shall act as
president.
§ 190105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt and alter emblems and badges;
(4) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(5) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
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(6) establish, regulate, and discontinue subordinate departmental
subdivisions and local chapters;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 190106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate departmental subdivisions and
local chapters have the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘Reserve Officers
Association of the United States’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the cor-
poration adopts.
§ 190107. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not engage in business for profit.
(b) STOCK.—The corporation may not issue stock.
(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation or an officer or member
as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or can-
didate for 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, an offi-
cer or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
(e) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an
officer or member of the national executive committee. Members of the na-
tional executive committee who vote for or assent to making a loan or ad-
vance to an officer, and officers who participate in making the loan or ad-
vance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of
the loan or advance until it is repaid.
§ 190108. Headquarters
The headquarters of the corporation shall be in the District of Colum-
bia.
§ 190109. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its national conventions, national
executive committee, and national council; 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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§ 190110. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Notice to or service on 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
department or local chapter is organized, the name and address of an agent
in that State, territory, or possession on whom legal process or demands
against the corporation may be served.
§ 190111. 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.
§ 190112. 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 divided equally among
the then active officers and members.
CHAPTER 1903—RETIRED ENLISTED ASSOCIATION,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
190301.
Definition.
190302.
Organization.
190303.
Purposes.
190304.
Membership.
190305.
Governing body.
190306.
Powers.
190307.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
190308.
Restrictions.
190309.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
190310.
Records and inspection.
190311.
Service of process.
190312.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
190313.
Annual report.
§ 190301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 190302. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Retired Enlisted Association, Incorporated
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), a nonprofit corporation incorporated in
Colorado, is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) EXPIRATION OF CHARTER.—If the corporation does not comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
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§ 190303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in its articles of incor-
poration and bylaws and include—
(1) upholding and defending the Constitution of the United States;
(2) promoting health, prosperity, and scholarship among its mem-
bers and their dependents and survivors through benevolent programs;
(3) assisting veterans and their dependents and survivors through
a service program established for that purpose;
(4) improving conditions for retired enlisted service members, vet-
erans, and their dependents and survivors; and
(5) fostering fraternal and social activities among its members in
recognition that cooperative action is required for the furtherance of
their common interests.
§ 190304. 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.
§ 190305. 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.
§ 190306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 190307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the names ‘‘The Retired
Enlisted Association, Incorporated’’, ‘‘The Retired Enlisted Association’’,
‘‘Retired Enlisted Association’’, and ‘‘TREA’’ and seals, emblems, and
badges the corporation adopts. This section does not affect any vested
rights.
§ 190308. Restrictions
(a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
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(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 AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
§ 190309. 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.).
§ 190310. 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.
§ 190311. 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.
§ 190312. 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.
§ 190313. 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 2001—SOCIETY OF AMERICAN FLORISTS AND
ORNAMENTAL HORTICULTURISTS
Sec.
200101.
Organization.
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200102.
Purposes.
200103.
Powers.
200104.
Restrictions.
200105.
Principal office.
200106.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
§ 200101. Organization
Society of American Florists and Ornamental Horticulturists (in this
chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a body corporate and politic in the District
of Columbia.
§ 200102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are to educate members of the florist
industry and the public, and to promote scientific development, in flori-
culture and horticulture.
§ 200103. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution and bylaws for the management of its
property and the regulation of its affairs; and
(2)(A) hold property, in the District of Columbia or elsewhere,
necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation, in an amount
not to exceed $1,000,000; and
(B) hold other property donated or bequeathed in any State or
territory of the United States.
§ 200104. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not operate for profit.
(b) USE OF EARNINGS.—Earnings generated by the corporation may
be used only for the purposes provided in section 200102 of this title.
(c) USE OF PROPERTY.—Property held by the corporation, and the
proceeds from the property, may be used only for the purposes provided in
section 200102 of this title.
(d) PARKS IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation may not
occupy any park in the District of Columbia.
§ 200105. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be located in the District
of Columbia. However, annual meetings may be held wherever the corpora-
tion decides.
§ 200106. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to
the corporation.
CHAPTER 2003—SONS OF UNION VETERANS OF THE
CIVIL WAR
Sec.
200301.
Organization.
200302.
Purposes.
200303.
Membership.
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200304.
Governing body.
200305.
Powers.
200306.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
200307.
Restrictions.
200308.
Principal office.
200309.
Records and inspection.
200310.
Service of process.
200311.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
200312.
Annual report.
200313.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 200301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION AND DOMICILE.—The corporation is de-
clared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 200302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of the Grand Army of the Republic
and of the men who saved the Union in 1861 to 1865;
(2) to assist in every practicable way in preserving, and making
available for research, documents and records pertaining to the Grand
Army of the Republic and its members;
(3) to cooperate in honoring all those who have served our country
patriotically in any war;
(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 loy-
alty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of
representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.
§ 200303. Membership
(a) GENERAL.—Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for mem-
bership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation of
classes of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the
corporation.
(b) REQUIRED SERVICE.—Eligibility for membership in the corporation
is limited to male blood relatives of an individual who—
(1) served at any time during the period from April 12, 1861,
through April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in—
(A) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Reve-
nue-Cutter Service; or
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(B) a State regiment that was called into active service and
was subject to orders of United States general officers during that
period; and
(2) was discharged honorably from, or died in, that service.
§ 200304. Governing body
(a) NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.—(1) The national encampment is the su-
preme governing authority of the corporation.
(2) The national encampment is composed of officers and elected rep-
resentatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation
as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of govern-
ment of the corporation must be representative of the membership at large
and may not permit concentration of control in a limited number of mem-
bers or in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership
at large.
(3) The meetings of the national encampment may be held in the Dis-
trict of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United
States.
(b) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION.—(1) During the intervals between
the national encampments, the council of administration is the governing
board of the corporation and is responsible for the general policies, program,
and activities of the corporation.
(2) The council of administration shall consist of at least 7 members
elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and by-
laws.
(c) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a commander
in chief, a senior vice commander in chief, a junior vice commander in chief,
a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the constitution
and bylaws. One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer.
(2) The manner of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers
are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
§ 200305. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment 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 activi-
ties of the corporation require;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
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(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) sue and be sued; and
(8) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 200306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its subordinate divisions have the exclusive right
to use the name ‘‘Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War’’. The corpora-
tion has the exclusive right to use and to allow others to use seals, emblems,
and badges the corporation adopts.
§ 200307. 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, 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, an offi-
cer or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or
final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of com-
pensation to an officer 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 offi-
cers 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.
§ 200308. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in Trenton, New Jersey,
or another place decided by the council of administration. However, the ac-
tivities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal
office is located but may be conducted in the District of Columbia and
throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
§ 200309. 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 encampments and
council of administration.
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(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.
§ 200310. 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.
§ 200311. 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.
§ 200312. 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
encampment. The report may not be printed as a public document.
§ 200313. 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 council of administration, but in compliance with the constitution and
bylaws of the corporation.
CHAPTER 2101—THEODORE ROOSEVELT ASSOCIATION
Sec.
210101.
Organization.
210102.
Purposes.
210103.
Membership.
210104.
Governing body.
210105.
Powers.
210106.
Restrictions.
210107.
Nonapplication of audit requirements.
§ 210101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—Theodore Roosevelt 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 cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 210102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to perpetuate the memory of Theodore Roosevelt for the bene-
fit of the people of the United States and the world; and
(2) to solicit, receive, hold, and maintain funds, and to apply the
principal of the funds and the income from those funds to the following
objects, among others:
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(A) the erection and maintenance of a suitable and adequate
monumental memorial in the District of Columbia to the memory
of Theodore Roosevelt;
(B) the acquisition, development, and maintenance of a public
park in memory of Theodore Roosevelt in Oyster Bay, New York;
(C) the establishment and maintenance of an endowment
fund to promote the development and application of the policies
and ideals of Theodore Roosevelt for the benefit of the American
people; and
(D) the donation of real and personal property, including part
or all of its endowment fund, to a public agency for the purpose
of preserving in public ownership historically significant property
associated with the life of Theodore Roosevelt.
§ 210103. Membership
Eligibility for membership in the corporation is as provided in regula-
tions adopted by the board of trustees.
§ 210104. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—A self-perpetuating board of trustees shall
manage and direct the property and affairs of the corporation.
(b) POWERS.—The board of trustees may adopt and amend a constitu-
tion, bylaws, and regulations for—
(1) the selection of successor trustees;
(2) the admission of members;
(3) the election of officers; and
(4) the conduct of the affairs of the corporation.
§ 210105. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt a constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) acquire and own property necessary to carry out the purposes
of the corporation;
(4) give and dedicate its property to public agencies and purposes;
(5) maintain offices, hold meetings, and conduct business affairs
in the District of Columbia and in the States, territories, and posses-
sions of the United States;
(6) sue and be sued within the jurisdiction of the United States;
and
(7) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
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§ 210106. Restrictions
(a) EXCLUSIVELY EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.—The corporation shall be
operated exclusively for educational purposes.
(b) STOCKS AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(c) DISTRIBUTIONS OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of any member or individual.
§ 210107. Nonapplication of audit requirements
The audit requirements of section 10101 of this title do not apply to
the corporation.
CHAPTER 2103—369TH VETERANS’ ASSOCIATION
Sec.
210301.
Definition.
210302.
Organization.
210303.
Purposes.
210304.
Membership.
210305.
Governing body.
210306.
Powers.
210307.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
210308.
Restrictions.
210309.
Duty to maintain tax-exempt status.
210310.
Records and inspection.
210311.
Service of process.
210312.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
210313.
Annual report.
§ 210301. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, ‘‘State’’ includes the District of Columbia
and the territories and possessions of the United States.
§ 210302. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—369th Veterans’ Association (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 comply
with any provision of this chapter, the charter granted by this chapter ex-
pires.
§ 210303. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are as provided in the articles of incor-
poration and include—
(1) promoting the principles of friendship and good will among its
members;
(2) engaging in social and civic activities that tend to enhance the
welfare of its members and inculcate the true principles of good citizen-
ship in its members; and
(3) memorializing, individually and collectively, the patriotic serv-
ices of its members in the 369th antiaircraft artillery group and other
units in the armed forces of the United States.
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§ 210304. 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 discrimi-
nate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
§ 210305. 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 holding office in the
corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or na-
tional origin.
§ 210306. Powers
The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles
of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated.
§ 210307. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘369th Veter-
ans’ Association’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
This section does not affect any vested rights.
§ 210308. Restrictions
(a) STOCKS 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 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, offi-
cer, or employee.
(e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.—The cor-
poration may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the
United States Government for any of its activities.
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§ 210309. 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.).
§ 210310. Records and inspection
(a) RECORDS.—The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, the board of direc-
tors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of direc-
tors; 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.
§ 210311. 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.
§ 210312. 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.
§ 210313. 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 2201—UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS,
INCORPORATED
Sec.
220101.
Organization.
220102.
Purposes.
220103.
Membership.
220104.
Governing body.
220105.
Powers.
220106.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
220107.
Assistance by Department of Defense.
220108.
Restrictions.
220109.
Duty to maintain corporate status.
220110.
Principal office.
220111.
Records and inspection.
220112.
Service of process.
220113.
Annual report.
220114.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 220101. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—United Service Organizations, Incorporated
(in this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’), is a federally chartered corporation.
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(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 220102. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to provide a voluntary civilian agency through which the people
of this Nation may, in peace or war, serve the religious, spiritual, so-
cial, welfare, educational, and entertainment needs of men and women
in the armed forces, within or without the territorial limits of the
United States;
(2) to contribute to the maintenance of morale of men and women
in the armed forces;
(3) to solicit funds to maintain the organization and accomplish
its responsibility;
(4) to accept the cooperation of, and provide an organization and
means through which, the National Board of Young Men’s Christian
Associations, the National Board of Young Women’s Christian Associa-
tions, the National Catholic Community Service, the Salvation Army,
the National Jewish Welfare Board, the Travelers Aid-International
Social Service of America, and other civilian agencies experienced in
specialized types of related work, which may be needed adequately to
meet the particular needs of the members of the armed forces, may
carry on their historic work of serving the religious, spiritual, social,
welfare, educational, and entertainment needs of men and women in
the armed forces and be afforded an appropriate means of participation
and financial assistance;
(5) to coordinate their programs; and
(6) other consonant purposes.
§ 220103. Membership
Except as provided in this chapter, the rights, privileges, and designa-
tion of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws. The membership
of the corporation consists of—
(1) nine individuals designated by the President; and
(2) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in section
220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, as provided in the
bylaws.
§ 220104. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF GOVERNORS.—(1) The board of governors is the govern-
ing body of the corporation. The board is responsible for the general policies
and program of the corporation and for the control of the affairs and prop-
erty of the corporation.
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(2) The board shall be elected by the members of the corporation for
the term and in the classes provided in the bylaws of the corporation. The
board includes—
(A) six members appointed by the President;
(B) the Secretary of State or the Secretary’s designee; and
(C) representatives of the civilian organizations listed in section
220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, as provided in the
bylaws.
(3) The corporation may have other governing bodies or committees as
provided in the bylaws.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The office of honorary chairman of the corporation
shall be offered to the President. On acceptance, the honorary chairman
shall be invited to preside at meetings of the corporation that the honorary
chairman deems appropriate and convenient.
(2) The corporation may have other officers as provided in the bylaws.
§ 220105. Powers
The corporation has all the powers necessary and proper to carry out
the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title, including the power—
(1) to adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the manage-
ment of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) to adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) to adopt and alter emblems and marks;
(4) to establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs of the
corporation;
(5) to choose officers, representatives, and agents as the activities
of the corporation require;
(6) to make contracts;
(7) to acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(8) to borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and se-
cure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(9) to publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications;
(10) to establish, regulate, and terminate councils, organizations,
chapters, or affiliates as needed to carry out the purposes stated in sec-
tion 220102 of this title;
(11) to solicit funds;
(12) to sue and be sued; and
(13) to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the
purposes stated in section 220102 of this title.
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§ 220106. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and
badges
The corporation and its councils, organizations, chapters, and affiliates
have the exclusive right to use the names ‘‘United Service Organizations,
Incorporated’’ and ‘‘USO’’ and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation
adopts.
§ 220107. Assistance by Department of Defense
The Secretary of Defense may make the resources of the Department
of Defense available to the corporation to the extent compatible with the
primary mission of the Department and in accordance with guidelines issued
by the Secretary.
§ 220108. Restrictions
(a) PROFIT.—The corporation may not engage in business activity for
profit unless the activity is substantially related to—
(1) the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title; or
(2) raising funds to accomplish those purposes.
(b) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS.—The corporation may not issue stock or
declare or pay a dividend.
(c) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES.—The corporation shall be nonpolitical and
may not provide financial aid or assistance to, or otherwise promote the can-
didacy of, an individual seeking elective public office. A substantial part of
the activities of the corporation may not involve carrying on propaganda or
otherwise attempting to influence legislation.
(d) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS.—The income or assets of
the corporation may not inure to the benefit of a governor, officer, member,
or employee or be distributed to any person during the life of the corpora-
tion or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not pre-
vent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer, employee, or
other person or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts ap-
proved by the board of governors.
(e) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan to a governor, offi-
cer, member, or employee.
§ 220109. Duty to maintain corporate status
The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated
under the laws of New York, another State, or the District of Columbia.
§ 220110. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in New York, New
York, or another place decided by the board of governors. However, the ac-
tivities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal
office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories,
and possessions of the United States and in foreign countries.
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§ 220111. 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 governors,
and committees having any of the authority of its board of governors;
and
(3) at its principal office, 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 for any proper purpose, at any
reasonable time.
§ 220112. Service of process
(a) DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.—The corporation shall have a designated
agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the cor-
poration. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business ad-
dress of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) STATES, TERRITORIES, AND POSSESSIONS.—The corporation shall
file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of each State,
territory, or possession of the United States in which the corporation or a
council, organization, chapter, or affiliate may have activities, 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.
§ 220113. Annual report
The corporation shall make public an annual report on its activities for
the prior calendar year.
§ 220114. 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 governors, but in compliance with the bylaws. However, the
assets of the corporation are irrevocably dedicated to charitable purposes
and may not inure to the benefit of a private person except a fund, founda-
tion, or organization operated exclusively for charitable purposes.
CHAPTER 2203—UNITED STATES CAPITOL HISTORICAL
SOCIETY
Sec.
220301.
Organization.
220302.
Purposes.
220303.
Membership.
220304.
Governing body.
220305.
Powers.
220306.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, insignia, marks, and words.
220307.
Tax exemption.
220308.
Restrictions.
220309.
Duty to maintain corporate status.
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220310.
Principal office.
220311.
Records and inspection.
220312.
Service of process.
220313.
Liability for acts of officers and agents.
220314.
Annual report and audit.
220315.
Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation.
§ 220301. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—United States Capitol Historical Society (in
this chapter, the ‘‘corporation’’) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION.—The corporation is declared to be in-
corporated in the District of Columbia.
(c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
§ 220302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to encourage in the most comprehensive and enlightened man-
ner an understanding by the American people of the founding, growth,
and significance of the Capitol of the United States as the tangible
symbol of their representative form of government;
(2) to undertake research into the history of the Congress and the
Capitol and to promote discussion, publication, and dissemination of
the results of this research;
(3) to foster and increase an informed patriotism among the citi-
zens in the study of this living memorial to the founders of this Nation
and the continuing thread of principles as exemplified by their succes-
sors; and
(4) to cooperate with the standing committees of Congress, the Li-
brary of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol, and relevant depart-
ments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the
United States Government in carrying out the purposes of the corpora-
tion.
§ 220303. 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.
§ 220304. Governing body
(a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.—(1) The board of trustees is the governing
body of the corporation. The board is responsible for the control of all funds
and affairs of the corporation.
(2) Exclusive of ex officio and honorary members, the board shall con-
sist of at least 12 but not more than 40 trustees, one of whom shall be
elected chairman. Trustees shall be elected by the board of trustees, for a
term of 4 years. A trustee may not be reelected as a trustee within one year
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of the expiration of the prior term, except by the unanimous vote of the
trustees present and voting. A trustee may be removed at any time, with
or without cause, by a two-thirds vote of the other trustees.
(3) The officers of the corporation are ex officio members of the board
with all the rights and privileges of trustees, including the right to vote.
(4) The board shall meet at least once a year in the Capitol of the
United States. The board may meet at other times as decided by the chair-
man. A meeting may be held only at a time and place stated in the bylaws
or on 30 days’ written notice.
(b) OFFICERS.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, 5
vice presidents, a treasurer, and a secretary. The president is the chief exec-
utive officer.
(2) The officers shall be elected annually by the board of trustees and
continue in office at the pleasure of the board.
(3) The duties of the officers are the usual duties pertaining to their
offices and any additional duties delegated by the board.
(4) Officers may be compensated for their services, and reimbursed for
actual expenses, in amounts decided by the board.
(c) EMPLOYEES.—The board of trustees may employ an executive sec-
retary and other personnel needed to assist the board and the officers to
carry out the activities of the corporation. Employees serve at the pleasure
of the board. The board shall prescribe the compensation and duties of em-
ployees.
§ 220305. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the manage-
ment 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 nec-
essary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure
its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(7) produce, buy, and market commemorative medals, souvenirs,
publications, pictures, and cinemas consistent with the purposes of the
corporation;
(8) charge and collect membership dues;
(9) conduct fund raising campaigns and accept contributions;
(10) sue and be sued; and
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(11) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the pur-
poses of the corporation.
§ 220306. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, insignia,
marks, and words
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name ‘‘United States
Capitol Historical Society’’ and seals, emblems, distinctive insignia, and de-
scriptive or designating marks, words, or phrases required to carry out the
duties and powers of the corporation. This section does not affect any vested
rights.
§ 220307. Tax exemption
Notwithstanding section 105 of title 4 of the United States Code or
any provision of the District of Columbia Code, the corporation is not re-
quired to pay, collect, or account for any tax specified in those provisions
in connection with activities conducted within, or on the grounds of, the
United States Capitol Building.
§ 220308. 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 trust-
ee, officer, or member as such during the life of the corporation or on its
dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the pay-
ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or employee or reimburse-
ment for actual expenses in amounts approved by the board of trustees.
(c) LOANS.—The corporation may not make a loan or advance to a
trustee, officer, or employee. Trustees who vote for or assent to making a
loan or advance to a trustee, officer, or employee, and officers who partici-
pate 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.
§ 220309. Duty to maintain corporate status
The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated
under the laws of the District of Columbia or a State.
§ 220310. Principal office
The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Co-
lumbia or another place decided by the board of trustees. However, the ac-
tivities of the corporation are not confined to the place where the principal
office is located but may be conducted throughout the States, territories,
and possessions of the United States.
§ 220311. 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 trustees,
and committees having any of the authority of its board of trustees;
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.
§ 220312. 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.
§ 220313. 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.
§ 220314. Annual report and audit
(a) ANNUAL REPORT.—The corporation shall submit an annual report
to each House of Congress on the activities of the corporation during the
prior fiscal year. The report shall be submitted as soon as practical after
the end of each fiscal year.
(b) AUDIT.—In addition to complying with the audit requirements of
section 10101 of this title, the corporation shall comply with section 451
of the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1970 (40 U.S.C. 193m–1).
§ 220315. 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 trustees, but in compliance with the constitution and bylaws
of the corporation.
CHAPTER 2205—UNITED STATES OLYMPIC COMMITTEE
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
Sec.
220501.
Definitions.
220502.
Organization.
220503.
Purposes.
220504.
Membership.
220505.
Powers.
220506.
Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.
220507.
Restrictions.
220508.
Headquarters, principal office, and meetings.
220509.
Resolution of disputes.
220510.
Service of process.
220511.
Annual report.
SUBCHAPTER II—NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
220521.
Recognition of amateur sports organizations as national governing bodies.
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220522.
Eligibility requirements.
220523.
Authority of national governing bodies.
220524.
General duties of national governing bodies.
220525.
Granting sanctions for amateur athletic competitions.
220526.
Restricted amateur athletic competitions.
220527.
Complaints against national governing bodies.
220528.
Applications to replace an incumbent national governing body.
220529.
Arbitration of corporation determinations.
SUBCHAPTER I—CORPORATION
§ 220501. Definitions
For purposes of this chapter—
(1) ‘‘amateur athlete’’ means an athlete who meets the eligibility
standards established by the national governing body for the sport in
which the athlete competes.
(2) ‘‘amateur athletic competition’’ means a contest, game, meet,
match, tournament, regatta, or other event in which amateur athletes
compete.
(3) ‘‘amateur sports organization’’ means a not-for-profit corpora-
tion, association, or other group organized in the United States that
sponsors or arranges an amateur athletic competition.
(4) ‘‘corporation’’ means the United States Olympic Committee.
(5) ‘‘international amateur athletic competition’’ means an ama-
teur athletic competition between one or more athletes representing the
United States, individually or as a team, and one or more athletes rep-
resenting a foreign country.
(6) ‘‘national governing body’’ means an amateur sports organiza-
tion that is recognized by the corporation under section 220521 of this
title.
(7) ‘‘sanction’’ means a certificate of approval issued by a national
governing body.
§ 220502. Organization
(a) FEDERAL CHARTER.—The corporation is a federally chartered cor-
poration.
(b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.—Except as otherwise provided, the cor-
poration has perpetual existence.
(c) REFERENCES TO UNITED STATES OLYMPIC ASSOCIATION.—Any
reference to the United States Olympic Association is deemed to refer to
the United States Olympic Committee.
§ 220503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to establish national goals for amateur athletic activities and
encourage the attainment of those goals;
(2) to coordinate and develop amateur athletic activity in the
United States, directly related to international amateur athletic com-