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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec.

30701. Organization.

30702. Purpose.

30703. Membership.

30704. Governing body.

30705. Powers.

30706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges.

30707. Restrictions.

30708. Principal office.

30709. Records and inspection.

30710. Service of process.

30711. Liability for acts of officers and agents.

30712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation.

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36 USC Sec. 30701 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30701. Organization

-STATUTE-

(a) Federal Charter. - Board for Fundamental Education (in this

chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation.

(b) Perpetual Existence. - Except as otherwise provided, the

corporation has perpetual existence.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)

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30701 36:501. July 19, 1954, ch. 536,

Secs. 1, 2, 68 Stat. 489.

36:502.

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This section is substituted for the source provisions for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and

unnecessary words.

The text of 36:502 is omitted as executed and obsolete.

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36 USC Sec. 30702 01/06/03

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TITLE 36 - PATRIOTIC AND NATIONAL OBSERVANCES, CEREMONIES, AND

ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30702. Purpose

-STATUTE-

The purpose of the corporation is to foster the development of

fundamental education through programs and projects such as -

(1) giving citizens (children, youth, and adults) an

opportunity to acquire the understandings and skills necessary to

relate the resources of the community to the needs and interests

of the community;

(2) demonstrating programs of fundamental education and

measuring results; and

(3) training men and women as leaders in fundamental education

by providing internships and other experiences.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1322.)

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30702 36:503. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

3, 68 Stat. 490.

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Before clause (1), the word "objects" is omitted as unnecessary.

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SECTION REFERRED TO IN OTHER SECTIONS

This section is referred to in section 30712 of this title.

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CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30703. Membership

-STATUTE-

(a) Eligibility. - Except as provided in this chapter,

eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and

privileges of members are as provided in constitution and bylaws of

the corporation.

(b) Voting. - Each member has one vote in the conduct of official

business of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1323.)

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30703 36:506. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

6, 68 Stat. 491.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30704. Governing body

-STATUTE-

(a) Board of Directors. - The board of directors is the governing

body of the corporation. The board shall consist of at least 15

directors elected annually by the members.

(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 any assistant officers designated by the board. The

officers have the powers and shall carry out the duties provided in

the bylaws or prescribed by the board.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1323.)

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30704(a) 36:507. July 19, 1954, ch. 536,

Secs. 7, 8, 68 Stat. 491.

30704(b) 36:508.

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In subsection (a), the words "The board of directors is the

governing body of the corporation" are substituted for "The

corporation shall be governed by a board of directors" for

consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the words "from time to time" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30705. Powers

-STATUTE-

The corporation may -

(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) choose officers, managers, agents, and employees as the

activities of the corporation require;

(4) make contracts;

(5) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as

necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;

(6) borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure

its obligations by granting security interests in its property;

(7) use corporate funds to give prizes, awards, loans,

scholarships, and grants to deserving students to carry out the

purpose of the corporation;

(8) publish a magazine and other publications;

(9) sue and be sued; and

(10) do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the

purpose of the corporation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1323.)

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30705 36:504. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

4, 68 Stat. 490.

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In clause (1), the word "amend" is substituted for "alter" for

consistency in the revised title. The words "not inconsistent with

the laws of the United States or any State in which the corporation

is to operate" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (2), the word "use" is omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (4), the words "make contracts" are substituted for

"contract and be contracted with" to eliminate unnecessary words.

Clause (5) is substituted for "take and hold by lease, gift,

purchase, grant, devise, or bequest any property, real or personal,

necessary for attaining the objects of accomplishing the purposes

of the corporation" and "transfer and convey real or personal

property" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate

unnecessary words. The words "subject to applicable provisions of

law of any State (A) governing the amount or kind of real and

personal property which may be held by, or (B) otherwise limiting

or controlling the ownership of real and personal property by, a

corporation operating in such State" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (6), the words "for the purposes of the corporation"

are omitted as unnecessary. The words "issue instruments of

indebtedness and secure its obligations by granting security

interests in its property" are substituted for "issue bonds

therefor, and secure the same by mortgage" for consistency in the

revised title. The words "subject to all applicable provisions of

Federal or State law" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (9), the words "complain and defend in any court of

competent jurisdiction" are omitted as unnecessary.

In clause (10), the words "any other act" are substituted for

"any and all acts and things" for consistency in the revised title.

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CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30706. Exclusive right to name, seals, emblems, and badges

-STATUTE-

The corporation has the exclusive right to use the name "Board

for Fundamental Education" and seals, emblems, and badges the

corporation adopts.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1323.)

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30706 36:516. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

16, 68 Stat. 492.

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The word "sole" is omitted as included in "exclusive". The words

"as representing such corporation" and "lawfully" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30707. Restrictions

-STATUTE-

(a) Profit. - The corporation may not engage in business for

profit.

(b) Stock and Dividends. - The corporation may not issue stock or

declare or pay a dividend.

(c) Political Activities. - The corporation or a director,

officer, or member as such may not contribute to, support, or

assist a political party or candidate for elective public office.

(d) Distribution of Income or Assets. - The income or assets of

the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed

to, a director, officer, or member except on dissolution or final

liquidation of the corporation.

(e) Loans. - The corporation may not make a loan to a director,

officer, or employee. Directors who vote for or assent to making a

loan to a director, officer, or employee, and officers who

participate in making the loan, are jointly and severally liable to

the corporation for the amount of the loan until it is repaid.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1323.)

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30707(a) 36:512 (words after July 19, 1954, ch. 536,

comma). Secs. 9, 10, 12, 68 Stat.

491.

30707(b) 36:512 (words

before comma).

30707(c) 36:510.

30707(d) 36:509(a).

30707(e) 36:509(b).

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In subsection (a), the word "pecuniary" is omitted as

unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words "any shares of" are omitted as

unnecessary.

In subsection (d), the words "inure to the benefit of" are

substituted for "inure to" for consistency in the revised title.

The words "as provided in section 515 of this title" are omitted as

unnecessary.

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30708. Principal office

-STATUTE-

The principal office of the corporation shall be in a place the

board of directors decides is appropriate. However, the activities

of the corporation may be conducted throughout the States,

territories, and possessions of the United States.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1324.)

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30708 36:505 (1st, last July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

sentences). 5 (1st, last sentences), 68

Stat. 490.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30709. Records and inspection

-STATUTE-

(a) Records. - The corporation shall keep -

(1) correct and complete records of account;

(2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of

directors, and committees having any of the authority of its

board of directors; and

(3) a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled

to vote.

(b) Inspection. - A member, or an agent or attorney of the

member, may inspect the records of the corporation at any

reasonable time.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1324.)

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30709 36:513. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

13, 68 Stat. 491.

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The word "records" is substituted for "books and records" for

consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the

United States Code.

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Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

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CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30710. Service of process

-STATUTE-

(a) District of Columbia. - The corporation shall have a

designated agent in the District of Columbia to receive service of

process for the corporation. Designation of the agent shall be

filed in the office of the clerk of the United States District

Court for the District of Columbia. Notice to or service on the

agent, or mailed to the business address of the agent, is notice to

or service on the corporation.

(b) States, Territories, and Possessions. - As a condition to the

exercise of any power or privilege granted by this chapter, the

corporation shall file, with the secretary of state or other

designated official of each State, territory, or possession of the

United States in which the corporation does business, the name and

address of an agent in that State, territory, or possession on whom

legal process or demands against the corporation may be served.

-SOURCE-

(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1324.)

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30710(a) 36:505 (2d, 3d July 19, 1954, ch. 536,

sentences). Secs. 5 (2d, 3d sentences),

17, 68 Stat. 490, 492.

30710(b) 36:517.

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In subsection (a), the word "have" is substituted for "maintain

at all times", and the word "authorized" is omitted, for

consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary

words. The words "is notice to or service on the corporation" are

substituted for "shall be deemed sufficient notice or service upon

the corporation" for consistency in the revised title.

In subsection (b), the word "precedent" is omitted as

unnecessary. The words "with the secretary of state or other

designated official" are substituted for "in the office of the

Secretary of State, or similar office" for consistency in the

revised title. The words "post office" and "authorized" are omitted

as unnecessary.

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36 USC Sec. 30711 01/06/03

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ORGANIZATIONS

Subtitle II - Patriotic and National Organizations

Part B - Organizations

CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30711. Liability for acts of officers and agents

-STATUTE-

The corporation is liable for the acts of its officers and agents

acting within the scope of their authority.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1324.)

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30711 36:511. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

11, 68 Stat. 491.

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36 USC Sec. 30712 01/06/03

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CHAPTER 307 - BOARD FOR FUNDAMENTAL EDUCATION

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Sec. 30712. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final

liquidation

-STATUTE-

On dissolution or final liquidation of the corporation, any

assets remaining after the discharge of all liabilities shall be

used by the board of directors for the purpose stated in section

30702 of this title or be transferred to a recognized educational

foundation.

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(Pub. L. 105-225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1324.)

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30712 36:515. July 19, 1954, ch. 536, Sec.

15, 68 Stat. 492.

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The word "satisfaction" is omitted as included in "discharge",

and the word "obligations" is omitted as included in "liabilities".

The word "outstanding" is omitted as unnecessary.

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