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2010 Wisconsin Code
Chapter 44. Historical societies and arts board.
44.01 Historical society; corporate structure.
44.01
SUBCHAPTER ISTATE HISTORICAL SOCIETY
AND LOCAL HISTORICAL SOCIETIES
44.01 Historical society; corporate structure.
44.01(1)
(1) The historical society shall constitute a body politic and corporate by the name of "The State Historical Society of Wisconsin," and shall possess all the powers necessary to accomplish the objects and perform the duties prescribed by law. The historical society shall be an official agency and the trustee of the state.44.01(2)
(2) The historical society may adopt, and change, a seal, a constitution and bylaws, promulgate rules, and elect such officers as the constitution or bylaws prescribe. The eligibility requirements for membership in the historical society shall be determined by the constitution and bylaws. There shall continue to be a board of curators for governing the historical society with powers substantially the same as at present.44.01(4)
(4) The historical society's acceptance of any benefits granted it by law shall be conclusively deemed its complete acquiescence in all laws enacted concerning the organization and operation of the society.44.01 - ANNOT.
History: 1971 c. 125; 1979 c. 110; 1983 a. 27; 1989 a. 359.44.01 - ANNOT.
The historical society is a state agency. The board of curators falls within the coverage of ss. 893.82 and 895.46. 74 Atty. Gen. 54.Disclaimer: These codes may not be the most recent version. Wisconsin may have more current or accurate information. We make no warranties or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness, or adequacy of the information contained on this site or the information linked to on the state site. Please check official sources.
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