Title 36, Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-110
§20905 Governing Body
Title 36 › Subtitle II — Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B — Organizations › CHAPTER 209 — AMERICAN EX-PRISONERS OF WAR › § 20905
Summary
The articles of incorporation decide who is on the board and what the board must do. The same articles also say who the officers are and how they are elected.
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Title 36, §20905
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) 20905(a)36:2106.Aug. 10, 1982, Pub. L. 97–234, §§ 6, 7, 96 Stat. 262. 20905(b)36:2107. The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:2106 and “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:2107 are omitted as unnecessary.
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36 U.S.C. § 20905
Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110