Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-110
§153504 Governing Body
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 1535 — NATIONAL TROPICAL BOTANICAL GARDEN › § 153504
Summary
Trustees run the corporation. The bylaws explain the board’s powers, what trustees must do, how trustees are chosen, and how long they serve. Officers include a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and others; the bylaws set how officers are elected, their terms, and their duties.
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Title 36, §153504
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(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.
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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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36 U.S.C. § 153504
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110