Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-110
§20705 Governing Body
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 207 — AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES › § 20705
Summary
The articles of incorporation say who is on the board of directors and what the board must do. The same articles also say who the officers are and how those officers are chosen.
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Title 36, §20705
Patriotic and National Observances, Source: USLM XML via OLRC
(a)Board of Directors.—
The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b)Officers.—
The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
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Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 20705(a)36:1906.June 1, 1982, Pub. L. 97–192, §§ 6, 7, 96 Stat. 109. 20705(b)36:1907. The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:1906 and “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:1907 are omitted as unnecessary.
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36 U.S.C. § 20705
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110