2021 US Code
Title 36 - Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations
Subtitle III - Treaty Obligation Organizations
Chapter 3001 - The American National Red Cross
Sec. 300107 - Annual meeting
| 36 U.S.C. § 300107 (2021) | ||||||
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(a) In General.—The annual meeting of the corporation is the annual meeting of delegates of the chapters. (b) Time of Meeting.—The annual meeting shall be held as determined by the board of governors. (c) Place of Meeting.—The board of governors is authorized to determine that the annual meeting shall not be held at any place, but may instead be held solely by means of remote communication subject to such procedures as are provided in the bylaws. (d) Voting.— (1) In general.—In matters requiring a vote at the annual meeting, each chapter is entitled to at least 1 vote, and voting on all matters may be conducted by mail, telephone, telegram, cablegram, electronic mail, or any other means of electronic or telephone transmission, provided that the person voting shall state, or submit information from which it can be determined, that the method of voting chosen was authorized by such person. (2) Establishment of number of votes.— (A) In general.—The board of governors shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes that each chapter is entitled to cast, taking into consideration the size of the membership of the chapters, the populations served by the chapters, and such other factors as may be determined by the board. (B) Periodic review.—The board of governors shall review the allocation of votes at least every 5 years. |
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(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1493; Pub. L. 110–26, §8, May 11, 2007, 121 Stat. 108.) |
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The words "The board shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes" are substituted for "shall be determined according to allocation by the Board of Governors, which shall be established on an equitable basis" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words. The words "the populations served" are substituted for "the populations in the territories served" for clarity and to eliminate unnecessary words. EDITORIAL NOTES AMENDMENTS 2007—Pub. L. 110–26 reenacted section catchline without change and amended text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: "The annual meeting of the corporation is the national convention of delegates of the chapters. The national convention shall be held annually on a date and at a place specified by the board of governors. In matters requiring a vote at the national convention, each chapter is entitled to at least one vote. The board shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes that each chapter is entitled to cast, taking into consideration the size of the membership of the chapters and of the populations served by the chapters. The board shall review the allocation of votes at least every 5 years." |
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| Title 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND ORGANIZATIONS Subtitle III - Treaty Obligation Organizations CHAPTER 3001 - THE AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS Sec. 300107 - Annual meeting |
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| 33 Stat. 601 37 Stat. 647 41 Stat. 1354 61 Stat. 83 112 Stat. 1493 121 Stat. 108 |
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| Public Law 105-225, Public Law 110-26 |
