Title 36 — Patriotic and National ObservancesRelease 119-73not60
§21105 Governing Body
Title 36 › Subtitle Subtitle II— Patriotic and National Organizations › Part B— Organizations › Chapter 211— AMERICAN GOLD STAR MOTHERS, INCORPORATED › § 21105
Summary
Articles of incorporation define the board, officers, their duties, and how officers are chosen. Rules for holding office cannot discriminate by race, color, religion, or national origin.
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Title 36, §21105
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(a)The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(b)The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.
(c)The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.
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Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large) 21105(a)36:2406.June 12, 1984, Pub. L. 98–314, §§ 5 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 98 Stat. 238. 21105(b)36:2407. 21105(c)36:2405 (words after 3d comma related to discrimination in holding office). The words “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated” in 36:2406 and “and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated” in 36:2407 are omitted as unnecessary.
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36 U.S.C. § 21105
Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances
Last Updated
Apr 5, 2026
Release point: 119-73not60