Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73not60

§110303 Governing Body

Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B— Organizations › Chapter 1103— JEWISH WAR VETERANS, U.S.A., NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INCORPORATED › § 110303

Last updated Apr 5, 2026|Official source

Summary

The board of directors runs the corporation between meetings. It sets policies, manages programs, and controls all funds. The board must have at least 36 directors. The constitution and bylaws decide how directors and officers are chosen, how vacancies are filled, their terms, and their duties. Officers are president, one or more vice presidents, secretary, and treasurer.

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Title 36, §110303

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 the control of 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 36 directors.

(b)(1)The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, and a treasurer.

(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) 110303(a)(1)36:916(c).Sept. 2, 1958, Pub. L. 85–903, §§ 6, 7, 72 Stat. 1739. 110303(a)(2)36:916(a), (b). 110303(b)36:917. In subsection (a)(1), the word “funds” is substituted for “finances” for consistency in the revised title. In subsection (a)(2), the text of 36:916(a) and the word “Thereafter” are omitted as executed.

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36 U.S.C. § 110303

Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances

Last Updated

Apr 5, 2026

Release point: 119-73not60