Federal · Title 36 — Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
36 U.S.C. § 220105: Powers
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to adopt and amend bylaws and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs; to adopt and alter a corporate seal; to adopt and alter emblems and marks; to establish and maintain offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation; to choose officers, representatives, and agents as the activities of the corporation require; to make contracts; to acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or convenient to carry out the purposes of the corporation; to borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property; to publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications; to establish, regulate, and terminate councils, organizations, chapters, or affiliates as needed to carry out the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title ; to solicit funds; to sue and be sued; and to do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes stated in section 220102 of this title .
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