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36 U.S.C. 220103: MembershipText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 36-PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONSCHAPTER 2201-UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS, INCORPORATED
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§220103. Membership

Except as provided in this chapter, the rights, privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the bylaws. The membership of the corporation consists of⁠—

(1)  nine individuals designated by the President; and

(2)  representatives of the civilian organizations listed in section 220102(4) of this title, and of the public at large, as provided in the bylaws.

( Pub. L. 105–225 , Aug. 12, 1998 , 112 Stat. 1459 .)

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220103

36:1305(a).

Dec. 29, 1979, Pub. L. 96–165, § 5(a), 93 Stat. 1270.

The text of 36:1305(a) (1st–3d sentences) and the word “Thereafter” are omitted as executed and obsolete.