49 USC 24502: Board of directors
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49 USC 24502: Board of directors Text contains those laws in effect on January 4, 1995
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§24502. Board of directors

(a) Composition.-The board of directors of Amtrak Commuter is composed of the following directors:

(1) the President of Amtrak Commuter.

(2) one individual from the board of directors of Amtrak selected as a representative of commuter authorities that make contracts with Amtrak Commuter for the operation of commuter rail passenger transportation.

(3) 2 individuals selected by the board of directors of Amtrak.

(4) 2 individuals selected by commuter authorities for which Amtrak Commuter provides commuter rail transportation under this chapter. However, only one individual shall be selected under this clause if Amtrak Commuter provides the transportation for only one authority.


(b) Terms.-Except as otherwise provided in this section, individuals shall serve for 2 years.

(c) Chairman.-The board shall select annually one of its members to serve as Chairman.

(d) Pay and Expenses.-Each director not employed by the United States Government is entitled to $300 a day when performing board duties and powers. Each director is entitled to reimbursement for necessary travel, reasonable secretarial and professional staff support, and subsistence expenses incurred in attending board meetings.

(e) Vacancies.-A vacancy on the board is filled in the same way as the original selection.

(f) Bylaws.-The board may adopt and amend bylaws governing the operation of Amtrak Commuter. The bylaws shall be consistent with this part and the articles of incorporation.

( Pub. L. 103–272, §1(e), July 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 920 .)

Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
24502(a) 45:582(a)(1). Oct. 30, 1970, Pub. L. 91–518, 84 Stat. 1327 , §502(a), (b) (related to §303(b)); added Aug. 13, 1981, Pub. L. 97–35, §1137, 95 Stat. 648 .
24502(b) 45:582(a)(2)(A) (words before last comma).
24502(c) 45:582(a)(2)(B).
24502(d) 45:582(a)(2)(C).
24502(e) 45:582(a)(2)(A) (words after last comma).
24502(f) 45:582(b) (related to 45:543(b)).

In subsection (a), before clause (1), the words "composed of the following directors" are substituted for "as follows" for consistency in this part. In clause (1), the words "ex officio" are omitted as surplus. In clause (4), the text of 45:582(a)(1)(D)(i) and the words "Beginning January 1, 1983" are omitted as obsolete.

Subsection (d) is substituted for 45:582(a)(2)(C) for clarity and consistency in this part by restating 45:543(a)(5).

In subsection (e), the words "the membership of" and "in the case of" are omitted as surplus.

Subsection (f) is substituted for 45:582(b) (related to 45:543(b)) for clarity and consistency in this part by restating 45:543(b).