2017 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
Chapter 805 - Gold Star Wives of America
Sec. 80505 - Governing body

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Citation 36 U.S.C. § 80505 (2017)
Section Name §80505. Governing body
Section Text

(a) Board of Directors.—The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(b) Officers.—The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation.

(c) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, or national origin.

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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1363.)

Editorial Notes
Historical and Revision Notes
Revised SectionSource (U.S. Code)Source (Statutes at Large)
80505(a) 36:1606. Dec. 4, 1980, Pub. L. 96–497, §§3 (related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 94 Stat. 2595, 2596.
80505(b) 36:1607.  
80505(c) 36:1603 (related to discrimination in holding office).  

In subsections (a) and (b), the words "and in conformity with the laws of the State or States where incorporated" in 36:1606 and 36:1607 are omitted as unnecessary.

Publication Title United States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 5, Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS
Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations
Part B - Organizations
CHAPTER 805 - GOLD STAR WIVES OF AMERICA
Sec. 80505 - Governing body
Contains section 80505
Date 2017
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 12, 2018
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 94 Stat. 2595
112 Stat. 1363
Public Law References Public Law 96-497, Public Law 105-225
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