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36 U.S.C. § 153503 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 members.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1425.)
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153503
36:4608.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 8, 78 Stat. 498.
36 U.S.C. § 153504 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 provided in the bylaws.
(2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1425.)
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153504(a)
36:4605.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 5, 78 Stat. 497; Sept. 29, 1972, Pub. L. 92–447, 86 Stat. 746.
153504(b)
36:4606.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 6, 78 Stat. 497.
In subsection (a), the text of 36:4605(a) is omitted as obsolete. The words “Except for the foregoing provision” in 36:4605(b) and “responsibilities” in 36:4605(c) are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “as provided” are substituted for “as may be authorized” and “as may be prescribed” for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 153505 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 necessary 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 purposes of the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1426.)
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153505
36:4604.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 4, 78 Stat. 497.
In clause (1), the word “alter” is omitted as unnecessary. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or of any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary.
Clause (5) is substituted for “take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest, or by any other method, any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or proper for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “transfer, convey, lease, sublease, mortgage, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State or the District of Columbia (1) governing the amount or kind of such property which may be held by, or (2) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership or any such property by a corporation operating in such State or the District of Columbia” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), the words “for the purposes of the corporation” are omitted as unnecessary. The words “issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property” are substituted for “issue bonds or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, and secure the same by mortgage, deed of trust, pledge, or otherwise” for consistency in the revised title. The words “subject in every case to all applicable provisions of the Federal and State laws or to the laws of the District of Columbia” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (8), the words “any other act” are substituted for “any and all acts and things” to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “objects and” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153506 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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”.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1426.)
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153506
36:4616.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 16, 78 Stat. 499; Oct. 28, 1988, Pub. L. 100–539, § 1, 102 Stat. 2718.
36 U.S.C. § 153507 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 trustee, officer, or member during the life of the corporation or on its dissolution or final liquidation. This subsection does not prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of trustees.
(d) Loans.—
The corporation may not make a loan to a trustee, officer, 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1426.)
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153507(a)
36:4612.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, §§ 12, 13, 15, 78 Stat. 499.
153507(b)
36:4615.
153507(c)
36:4613(a).
153507(d)
36:4613(b).
In subsection (a), the words “shares of” 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.
36 U.S.C. § 153508 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153508. Principal office and location of activities and gardens
(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 establish tropical botanical gardens only in the United States and its territories and possessions.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1426.)
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153508
36:4607(a).
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 7(a), 78 Stat. 498; Oct. 28, 1988, Pub. L. 100–539, § 2, 102 Stat. 2718.
Subsection (a) is substituted for “The corporation initially shall have its principal office in the District of Columbia and later at such place as may be determined by the board of trustees” for consistency in the revised title.
Subsection (b) is substituted for “The corporation shall have the right to conduct its activities in the United States and elsewhere but shall establish a tropical botanical garden or gardens only in the United States. For purposes of this subsection, the term ‘United States’ includes any commonwealth, territory, or possession of the United States” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 153509 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1426.)
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153509
36:4611.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 11, 78 Stat. 499.
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. § 153510 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 requiring payments greater than $10,000 and all payments of compensation or fees at a rate of greater than $10,000 a year.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427.)
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153510
36:4610(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)).
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 10(b) (2d sentence cl. (2)), 78 Stat. 498.
The word “salaries” is omitted as included in “compensation”.
heading: Termination of Reporting Requirements
text: For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 205 of House Document No. 103–7.
36 U.S.C. § 153511 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153511. Service of process
The corporation shall have a designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of process for the corporation. Notice to or service on the agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to or service on the corporation.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427.)
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153511
36:4607(b).
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 7(b), 78 Stat. 498.
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 notice or service upon”, for consistency in the revised title.
36 U.S.C. § 153512 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427.)
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153512
36:4609.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 9, 78 Stat. 498.
36 U.S.C. § 153513 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
(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 Secretary 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1427; Pub. L. 109–284, § 5(10), Sept. 27, 2006, 120 Stat. 1212.)
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153513
36:4614.
Aug. 19, 1964, Pub. L. 88–449, § 14, 78 Stat. 499.
In subsection (a), the words “the discharge of all liabilities” are substituted for “the corporation’s liabilities have been satisfied” for consistency in the revised title. In clause (1), the words “as amended and supplemented” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words “and Federal and State laws” are omitted as unnecessary.
heading: References in Text
text: Act of August 25, 1916, referred to in subsec. (a)(1), is act Aug. 25, 1916, ch. 408, 39 Stat. 35, as amended, known as the National Park Service Organic Act, which is classified generally to sections 1, 2, 3, and 4 of Title 16, Conservation. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 1 of Title 16 and Tables.
heading: Amendments
text: 2006—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–284 substituted “(16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.) (known as the National Park Service Organic Act)” for “(16 U.S.C. 1 et seq.), known as the National Park Service Organic Act))”.
36 U.S.C. § 153514 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153514. Authorization of appropriations
(a) In General.—
Subject to subsection (b), there is authorized to be appropriated to the corporation for operation and maintenance expenses $500,000 for each of fiscal years 2008 through 2017.
(b) Limitation.—
Any Federal funds made available under subsection (a) shall be matched on a 1-to-1 basis by non-Federal funds.
(Added Pub. L. 111–11, title XIII, § 13006, Mar. 30, 2009, 123 Stat. 1452.)
36 U.S.C. § 153701 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(b) Place of Incorporation and Domicile.—
The corporation is declared to be incorporated and domiciled in the District of Columbia.
(c) Perpetual Existence.—
Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1428.)
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153701
36:1001.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §§ 1, 2, 4(1), 76 Stat. 502, 503.
36:1002.
36:1004(1).
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. § 153702 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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 organized 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 loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and
(6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1428.)
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153702
36:1003.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 3, 76 Stat. 503.
In clause (5), the words “destroy, or impair” are substituted for “make for the destruction or impairment of” to eliminate unnecessary words.
36 U.S.C. § 153703 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1428.)
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153703
36:1005.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 5, 76 Stat. 503.
Before clause (1), the words “is limited to” are substituted for “shall be” for clarity.
36 U.S.C. § 153704 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153704. Governing body
(a) National Convention.—
(1) The national convention is the supreme governing authority of the corporation.
(2) The national convention is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States as provided by the regulations of the corporation. However, the form of government of the corporation must be representative 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.
(4) During the intervals between the convention, the executive officers are the governing board of the corporation and are responsible for the general 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 president, 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 officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1428.)
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153704(a)(1)– (3)
36:1006.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §§ 6–8, 76 Stat. 504.
153704(a)(4)
36:1007(a), (b).
153704(b)
36:1007(c).
153704(c)
36:1008.
In subsection (a)(2), the words “several”, “always”, “thereof”, and “the hands of” are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(4), the text of 36:1007(b) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (b), the word “Thereafter” is omitted as obsolete.
36 U.S.C. § 153705 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 153705. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) choose officers as the corporation requires;
(4) make contracts;
(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation; and
(6) sue and be sued.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1429.)
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153705
36:1004(2)–(8).
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, §§ 4(2)–(8), 18, 76 Stat. 503, 506.
36:1018.
In this section, the text of 36:1018 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word “alter” is omitted as included in “amend”. The words “not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation is to operate” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word “use” is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (4), the words “make contracts” are substituted for “contract and be contracted with” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (5) is substituted for “take by lease, gift, purchase, grants, devise, or bequest from any public body or agency or any private corporation, association, partnership, firm, or individual and to hold absolutely or in trust for any of the purposes of the corporation any property, real, personal, or mixed, necessary or convenient for attaining the objects and carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation” and “transfer, convey, lease, sublease, encumber, and otherwise alienate real, personal, or mixed property” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words “subject, however, to applicable provisions of law of any State, (A) governing the amount or kind of property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of property by, a corporation operating in such State” are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (6), the words “complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction” are omitted as unnecessary.
36 U.S.C. § 153706 (PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1429.)
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153706
36:1017.
Sept. 7, 1962, Pub. L. 87–650, § 17, 76 Stat. 505.
The word “sole” is omitted as included in “exclusive”. The words “the corporation adopts” are substituted for “as have heretofore been used by the Illinois corporation described in section 1018 of this title” for consistency in the revised title. The words “and the right to which may be lawfully transferred to the corporation” are omitted as executed.