§ 170305. Governing body

Type Statute
Publication 2024-04-08
State In force
Department United States Congress
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§ 170305. Governing body

(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.

(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1443.)

In subsections (a) and (b), the words “and in conformity with the laws of the State in which it is incorporated” are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (a), the words “composition of” are omitted as unnecessary.

In subsection (b), the words “positions of” are omitted as unnecessary.

Historical and Revision Notes
RevisedSection Source (U.S. Code) Source (Statutes at Large)
170305(a) 36:3606. Oct. 7, 1985, Pub. L. 99–119, §§ 5 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in holding office), 6, 7, 99 Stat. 499.
170305(b) 36:3607.
170305(c) 36:3605 (words after 1st comma related to discrimination in holding office).

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