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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
The corporation has the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State in which it is incorporated, including the power to--
(1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) adopt emblems and badges;
(4) establish, maintain, and regulate offices to conduct the affairs of the corporation;
(5) publish a magazine and other publications;
(6) 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;
(7) accept gifts, legacies, and devises that will further the purposes of the corporation;
(8) promote the formation of auxiliaries, the membership requirements of which shall be as provided in the constitution and the bylaws of the corporation;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - 36 U.S.C. § 170306 - U.S. Code - Unannotated Title 36. Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations § 170306. Powers - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/us/title-36-patriotic-and-national-observances-ceremonies-and-organizations/36-usc-sect-170306/
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