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(a) General.--(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. The board may be known as an Executive Committee.
(2) The board shall consist of at least 10 individuals who shall be representative of members of the corporation or other individuals selected by the members of the corporation. The directors shall be elected by the members of the corporation annually or at another regular interval as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.
(b) Officers.--The officers of the corporation are a chairman of the board, a president, one or more vice presidents, a secretary, a treasurer, and assistant officers the board designates. The officers shall perform the duties and have the powers provided in the bylaws and by the board.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 36 U.S.C. § 152304 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 152304. Governing body - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-36-patriotic-and-national-observances-ceremonies-and-organizations/36-usc-sect-152304/
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