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36 U.S.C. § 150301 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150301. Federal charter
National Academy of Sciences (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1388.)
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150301
36:251.
Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 111, § 1, 12 Stat. 806.
This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 150302 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 institution;
(3) fill vacancies; and
(4) report its actions under this subsection to Congress.
(b) Property.—
(1) The corporation may—
(A) receive property by devise, bequest, donation, or 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 corporation may acquire and the amount of time it may be held.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1388.)
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150302(a)
36:252.
Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 111, § 2, 12 Stat. 806; July 14, 1870, ch. 264, 16 Stat. 277.
150302(b)
36:254.
June 20, 1884, ch. 107, 23 Stat. 50; May 27, 1914, ch. 101, § 1, 38 Stat. 383.
In subsection (a)(1), the word “rules” is omitted as included in “regulations”.
In subsection (a)(2), the words “their division” are substituted for “the division” for clarity.
In subsection (a)(3), the words “created by death, resignation, or otherwise” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(4), the words “its actions under this subsection” are substituted for “the same” for clarity.
In subsection (b)(1), before clause (A), the word “may” is substituted for “be, and the same is, authorized and empowered to” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. In clause (A), the words “either real or personal” are omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title. In clause (C), the word “reinvest” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150304 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150304. Annual meeting
The corporation shall hold an annual meeting at a place designated by the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)
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150304
36:253 (words before 1st comma).
Mar. 3, 1863, ch. 111, § 3 (words before 1st comma), 12 Stat. 806.
36 U.S.C. § 150501 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, “State” includes the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)
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150501
36:420.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 20, 66 Stat. 41.
36 U.S.C. § 150502 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)
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150502
36:401.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 1, 66 Stat. 37; July 5, 1968, Pub. L. 90–382, (1), 82 Stat. 292.
This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
36 U.S.C. § 150503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)
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150503
36:402.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 2, 66 Stat. 38.
In clause (1), the word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150504. Membership
The membership of the corporation consists of the members of the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia. Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and regulations of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1389.)
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150504
36:405.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 5, 66 Stat. 39.
The word “consists” is substituted for “shall be made up of” to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150505 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150505. Governing body
(a) Board of Representatives.—
(1) The board of representatives is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.
(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 secretary, 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 1 year.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1390.)
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150505(a)
36:407(a), (c).
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§ 6, 7, 66 Stat. 39.
150505(b)
36:406.
36:407(b).
In subsection (a), the word “herein” is omitted as unnecessary. The text of 36:407(c) is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 150507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “National Conference of State Societies, Washington, District of Columbia” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1390.)
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150507
36:418.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 18, 66 Stat. 41; July 5, 1968, Pub. L. 90–382, (2), 82 Stat. 292.
The words “in carrying out its purposes” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150508. Restrictions
(a) Stock and Dividends.—
The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend.
(b) Political Activities.—
The corporation or an officer or member as such may not contribute to, support, or assist a political party or candidate for elective public office. The corporation may not carry on propaganda.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, an officer or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan or advance to an officer or member of the board of representatives. Officers and members of the board who vote for or assent to making a loan or advance to an officer or member of the board, and officers or members of the board who participate in making the loan or advance, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan or advance until it is repaid.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1390.)
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150508(a)
36:414.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§ 9–11, 14, 15, 66 Stat. 40.
150508(b)
36:410.
36:411.
150508(c)
36:409.
150508(d)
36:415.
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “The corporation may not” are substituted for “No part of the activities of the corporation shall consist of” to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure” for consistency in the revised title. The words “as provided in section 417 of this title” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (d), the words “or advance” are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
36 U.S.C. § 150509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1391.)
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150509
36:404(a).
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 4(a), 66 Stat. 39.
The word “office” is substituted for “offices” for consistency with section 150510 and other sections of the revised title. The word “various” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150510. Records and inspection
(a) Records.—
The corporation shall keep—
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of representatives, and committees having any of the authority of its board of representatives; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(b) Inspection.—
A member entitled to vote, or an agent or attorney of the member, may inspect the records of the corporation for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1391.)
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150510
36:413.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 13, 66 Stat. 40.
The word “records” is substituted for “books and records” for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
36 U.S.C. § 150511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 corporation. Designation of the agent shall be filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
(b) States.—
As a condition to the exercise in any State of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other designated official of that State, the name and address of an agent in that State on whom legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1391; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(8), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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150511(a)
36:404(b).
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§ 4(b), 19, 66 Stat. 39, 41.
150511(b)
36:419.
In subsection (a), the word “have” is substituted for “maintain” for consistency in the revised title. The words “at all times” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “to receive” are substituted for “authorized to accept”, and the words “is notice to or service on” are substituted for “shall be deemed sufficient notice or service upon”, for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words “precedent” and “or conferred” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “file, with the secretary of state or other designated official” are substituted for “serve notice upon the secretary of state, or similar officer” for consistency in the revised title.
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text: 2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “with the secretary” for “with secretary”.
36 U.S.C. § 150512 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1391.)
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150512
36:412.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 12, 66 Stat. 40.
36 U.S.C. § 150513 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be divided equally among the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1391.)
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150513
36:417.
Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, § 17, 66 Stat. 41.
The word “satisfaction” is omitted as included in “discharge”, and the word “obligations” is omitted as included in “liabilities”. The word “outstanding” is omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 150701 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150701. Organization
(a) Federal Charter.—
National Conference on Citizenship (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)
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150701
36:431.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §§ 1, 2, 67 Stat. 562.
36:432.
This section is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
36 U.S.C. § 150702 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150702. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to hold an annual national conference on citizenship on or about “Citizenship Day”, September 17;
(2) to assist in the development of more dynamic procedures for making citizenship more effective, including the promotion and encouragement of local, State, and regional citizenship conferences; and
(3) to indicate the ways and means by which various organizations may contribute concretely to the development of a more active, alert, enlightened, conscientious, and progressive citizenry in our country.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)
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150702
36:433.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, § 3, 67 Stat. 562.
36 U.S.C. § 150703 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150703. Membership
(a) Eligibility.—
Membership in the corporation is confined to agencies and organizations. Except as provided in this chapter, the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws.
(b) Voting.—
Each agency or organization sending delegates to, and participating in, the annual national conference on citizenship has one vote in the conduct of the business of the conference.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)
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150703
36:436.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, § 6, 67 Stat. 563.
36 U.S.C. § 150704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 president, a secretary, and a treasurer. The president is chairman of the board of directors and of the executive committee described in section 150705(d) of this title.
(b) Election.—
The national officers are elected biennially from among the officers and members of the member agencies and organizations participating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a majority vote of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and participating in, the conference.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)
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150704
36:437.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, § 7, 67 Stat. 563.
In subsection (b), the words “For the purposes of initiating the corporation, the national officers shall be elected within ten days of August 13, 1953, by the persons named in section 431 of this title, to serve until the final session of the next following annual conference. Thereafter” are omitted as obsolete. The words “one vote to each such agency and to each such organization” are omitted because section 150703(b) of the revised title already states that each of those agencies and organizations has one vote.
36 U.S.C. § 150705 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150705. Board of directors
(a) General.—
The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board shall exercise the powers granted to the corporation.
(b) Number and Election.—
The number of directors and their term of office are as provided in the bylaws, except that the board shall have at least 10 members (including ex officio members). The directors are elected from among the officers and members of the member agencies and organizations participating in the annual national conference on citizenship, by a majority vote of the agencies and organizations sending delegates to, and participating in, the conference.
(c) Meetings.—
The board shall hold an annual meeting at a time and place as may be provided in the bylaws. The annual report of the board shall be presented at the annual meeting. Special meetings of the board may be called as provided in the bylaws.
(d) Executive Committee.—
The board shall designate 3 of its own members, who together with the president and the 3 vice presidents constitute the executive committee. When the board is not in session, the executive committee has the powers of the board subject to the board’s direction and may authorize the seal of the corporation to be affixed to all papers that require it.
(e) Executive Director and Professional Staff.—
The executive committee shall select an executive director for the 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1392.)
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150705
36:438.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, § 8, 67 Stat. 564.
In subsection (a), the words “From August 13, 1953, until the final session of the next following annual conference . . . shall be the persons named in section 431 of this title and such additional persons as shall be named by them. Thereafter” are omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (b), the words “one vote to each such agency and to each such organization” are omitted because section 150703(b) of the revised title already states that each of those agencies and organizations has one vote.
In subsection (c), the words “hold an annual meeting” are substituted for “meet at least once each year” for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (d), the words “and exercise” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (e), the words “who shall have the qualifications and terms of employment decided” are substituted for “in keeping with qualifications and terms of employment adopted” for clarity and consistency.
36 U.S.C. § 150707 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 150707. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name “National Conference on Citizenship” and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1393.)
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150707
36:446.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, § 16, 67 Stat. 565.
The word “sole” is omitted as unnecessary and for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 150708 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 legislation in the Congress of the United States or in the legislature of a State.
(c) Distribution of Income or Assets.—
The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member except on dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation. This subsection does not prevent the executive committee from adopting terms of employment of the executive director as provided in section 150705(e) of this title.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1393.)
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150708(a)
36:442.
Aug. 13, 1953, ch. 427, §§ 9, 10, 12, 67 Stat. 564, 565.
150708(b)
36:440.
150708(c)
36:439(a).
150708(d)
36:439(b).
In subsection (a), the words “any shares of” and “its objects and purposes being solely patriotic and educational” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (c), the words “inure to the benefit of” are substituted for “inure to” for consistency in the revised title. The words “such person, agency, or organization” are interpreted as referring to a “member, officer, or director” and are omitted as unnecessary. The words “as provided in section 445 of this title” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “This subsection does not prevent” are substituted for “Nothing in this subsection, however, shall be construed to prevent” to eliminate unnecessary words.