Federal · Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
36 U.S.C. § 170306: Powers
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adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs; adopt and alter a corporate seal; adopt emblems and badges; establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation; publish a magazine and other publications; charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees and receive contributions or grants of money or property to be used to carry out the purposes of the corporation; accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation; promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution and the bylaws of the corporation; sue and be sued; and do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
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