FEDERAL · 36 U.S.C. · Chapter 705
Governing body
36 U.S.C. § 70504
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Current throughPub. L. 119-99
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36 U.S.C. § 70504.
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(a)Board of Directors.—The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board may exercise, or provide for the exercise of, the powers of the corporation. The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the bylaws.
(b)Officers.—The officers and the election of the officers are as provided for in the bylaws.
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History
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1352; Pub. L. 119–57, §4, Dec. 12, 2025, 139 Stat. 711.)
Editorial Notes
In subsection (a), the names of the directors for 1954 and the language about their initial terms are omitted as obsolete. In paragraph (2), the words "caused by expiration of the members' terms or otherwise" are omitted as unnecessary.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–57 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to the board of directors and officers of the corporation.
Editorial Notes
Amendments
2025—Pub. L. 119–57 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section related to the board of directors and officers of the corporation.
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