Federal · Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
36 U.S.C. § 140103: Powers
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adopt and amend bylaws; adopt and alter a corporate seal; appoint or elect officers and agents; choose a board of trustees, consisting of at least 5 but not more than 15 individuals, to conduct the business and exercise the powers of the corporation; establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities; acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation; charge and collect membership dues and receive contributions of money or property to be devoted to carrying out the purposes of the corporation; sue and be sued; and do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
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