Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73
§31104 Governing body
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— - Patriotic and National Organizations › Part Part B— - Organizations › Chapter CHAPTER 311— - BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF AMERICA › § 31104
Summary
A board of directors runs the corporation, and under the constitution and bylaws its powers and duties, size, how directors are chosen or replaced, and how long they serve are fixed. The same rules name officers (chair, president, vice presidents, secretary, treasurer, assistants) and set how officers are chosen, their terms, and duties.
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Title 36, §31104
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(a)(1)The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The powers, duties, and responsibilities of the board are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation.
(2)The number of directors is as provided in the constitution of the corporation. Their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies) and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(b)(1)The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board of directors, a president, one or 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.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 31104(a)36:697.Aug. 6, 1956, ch. 976, §§ 7, 8, 70 Stat. 1053. 31104(b)36:698. In subsection (a)(1), the word “governing” is substituted for “managing” for consistency in the revised title. The text of 36:697(a) is omitted as executed and obsolete.
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36 U.S.C. § 31104
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73