CHAPTER 1505 —NATIONAL CONFERENCE OF STATE SOCIETIES, WASHINGTON, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
§150501. Definition
For purposes of this chapter, "State" includes the District of Columbia.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150501 | 36:420. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §20, |
§150502. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150502 | 36:401. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §1, |
This section is substituted for the source provision for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary and executed words.
§150503. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to promote friendly and cooperative relations between the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia;
(2) to foster, participate in, and encourage educational, cultural, charitable, civic, and patriotic programs and activities in the District of Columbia and surrounding communities; and
(3) to act as contact agent with States for carrying out State and national programs.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150503 | 36:402. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §2, |
In clause (1), the word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
§150504. Membership
The membership of the corporation consists of the members of the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia. Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws and regulations of the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150504 | 36:405. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §5, |
The word "consists" is substituted for "shall be made up of" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
§150505. Governing body
(a)
(2) The board consists of one representative from each State society and territorial society in the District of Columbia. Each member of the board has one vote.
(b)
(2) The officers shall be elected by the board at an annual meeting and serve for a term of 1 year.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150505(a) | 36:407(a), (c). | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§6, 7, |
| 150505(b) | 36:406. 36:407(b). |
In subsection (a), the word "herein" is omitted as unnecessary. The text of 36:407(c) is omitted as obsolete.
§150506. Powers
The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the power to—
(1) adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) choose officers, managers, and agents as the activities of the corporation require;
(5) make contracts;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8) publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications consistent with the purposes of the corporation;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150506 | 36:403. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§3, 8, |
| 36:408. |
In this section, the text of 36:408 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (1), the word "adopt" is substituted for "ordain and establish" for consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with the laws of the United States of America or of any State in which the corporation operates" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the word "adopt" is substituted for "use and display . . . as it may adopt" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In clause (4), the word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.
In clause (5), the words "make contracts" are substituted for "contract and be contracted with" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
Clause (6) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift, purchase, grant, devise, or bequest any property, real or personal, necessary for carrying into effect the purposes of the corporation" and "transfer or convey real or personal property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "subject to applicable provisions of law of any State (1) governing the amount or kind of real and personal property which may be held by, or (2) otherwise limiting or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by, a corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (7), the words "for the purposes of the corporation" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property" are substituted for "issue notes, bonds, or other evidences of indebtedness therefor, and secure the same by mortgage" for consistency in the revised title. The words "subject in every case to all applicable provisions of Federal or State law" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (9), the words "complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.
§150507. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges
The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "National Conference of State Societies, Washington, District of Columbia" and seals, emblems, and badges the corporation adopts.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150507 | 36:418. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §18, |
The words "in carrying out its purposes" are omitted as unnecessary.
§150508. Restrictions
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150508(a) | 36:414. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§9–11, 14, 15, |
| 150508(b) | 36:410. 36:411. |
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| 150508(c) | 36:409. | |
| 150508(d) | 36:415. |
In subsection (a), the words "any shares of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (b), the words "The corporation may not" are substituted for "No part of the activities of the corporation shall consist of" to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (c), the words "inure to the benefit of" are substituted for "inure" for consistency in the revised title. The words "as provided in
In subsection (d), the words "or advance" are added in 2 places for consistency in the subsection.
§150509. Headquarters and principal office
The headquarters and principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. However, the activities of the corporation are not confined to the District of Columbia but may be conducted throughout the States, territories, and possessions of the United States.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150509 | 36:404(a). | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §4(a), |
The word "office" is substituted for "offices" for consistency with section 150510 and other sections of the revised title. The word "various" is omitted as unnecessary.
§150510. Records and inspection
(a)
(1) correct and complete records of account;
(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of representatives, and committees having any of the authority of its board of representatives; and
(3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150510 | 36:413. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §13, |
The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
§150511. Service of process
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150511(a) | 36:404(b). | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §§4(b), 19, |
| 150511(b) | 36:419. |
In subsection (a), the word "have" is substituted for "maintain" for consistency in the revised title. The words "at all times" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "to receive" are substituted for "authorized to accept", and the words "is notice to or service on" are substituted for "shall be deemed sufficient notice or service upon", for consistency in the revised title.
In subsection (b), the words "precedent" and "or conferred" are omitted as unnecessary. The words "file, with the secretary of state or other designated official" are substituted for "serve notice upon the secretary of state, or similar officer" for consistency in the revised title.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2006—Subsec. (b).
§150512. Liability for acts of officers and agents
The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents acting within the scope of their authority.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150512 | 36:412. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §12, |
§150513. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation
On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be divided equally among the State and territorial societies in the District of Columbia.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
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| 150513 | 36:417. | Apr. 3, 1952, ch. 131, §17, |
The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge", and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities". The word "outstanding" is omitted as unnecessary.