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36 U.S.C. 20705: 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 207-AMERICAN COUNCIL OF LEARNED SOCIETIES
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§20705. Governing body

(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.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1289 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

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Section

Source (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.