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Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73

§130304 Governing body

Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 1303— - LEGION OF VALOR OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, INCORPORATED › § 130304

Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

Between meetings, the board runs the corporation, sets policy and programs, and manages funds. Constitution and bylaws set how many directors there are, how they are chosen, how vacancies are filled, and how long they serve, but there must be at least 10 directors. Officers include commander; vice commanders; chaplain; adjutant/quartermaster; judge advocate; inspector; surgeon; historian; and aides‑de‑camp. Election, terms, and duties follow the constitution and bylaws.

Full Legal Text

Title 36, §130304

Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)(1)The board of directors is the governing 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 all funds of the corporation.
(2)The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. However, the board shall have at least 10 directors.
(b)(1)The officers of the corporation are a commander, a senior vice commander, a junior vice commander, a chaplain, an adjutant and quartermaster, a judge advocate, an inspector, a surgeon, a historian, and any aides-de-camp provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(2)The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 130304(a)36:637.Aug. 4, 1955, ch. 546, §§ 7, 8, 69 Stat. 488. 130304(b)36:638. In subsection (a), the text of 36:637(a) and the word “Thereafter” in 36:637(b) are omitted as executed and obsolete. In paragraph (1), the word “funds” is substituted for “finances” for consistency in the revised title.

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Citation

36 U.S.C. § 130304

Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73