Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73

§153504 Governing body

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Last updated Apr 6, 2026|Official source

Summary

The board of trustees runs the corporation. The bylaws set what the board can do, how trustees are chosen, and how long they serve. The corporation has officers: a president, at least one vice president, a secretary, a treasurer, and any others the bylaws allow. The bylaws also decide how officers are elected, how long they serve, and what their duties are.

Full Legal Text

Title 36, §153504

Patriotic and National Observances — Source: USLM XML via OLRC

(a)(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)(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.

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Historical and Revision Notes

Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 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.

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Citation

36 U.S.C. § 153504

Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 6, 2026

Release point: 119-73