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36 U.S.C. 110303: Governing bodyText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 1103-JEWISH WAR VETERANS, U.S.A., NATIONAL MEMORIAL, INCORPORATED

§110303. Governing body

(a)  Board of Directors.⁠—(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)  Officers.⁠—(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.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1369 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (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.