Public Law 119-73 (01/23/2026)

36 U.S.C. § 210104

Governing body

(a)

Board of Trustees .—

A self-perpetuating board of trustees shall manage and direct the property and affairs of the corporation.
(b)

Powers .—

The board of trustees may adopt and amend a constitution, bylaws, and regulations for—
(1)
the selection of successor trustees;
(2)
the admission of members;
(3)
the election of officers; and
(4)
the conduct of the affairs of the corporation.

Pub. L. 105–225112 Stat. 1456(, , .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised

Section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

210104

36:4704 (1st par., last par. less regulations for membership).

May 31, 1920, ch. 216, § 4 (1st par., last par. less regulations for membership), 41 Stat. 693.

The text of 36:4704 (2d sentence) is omitted as executed and obsolete.

In subsection (b), before clause (1), the words “adopt and amend” are substituted for “adopt from time to time . . . and alter, amend, or repeal” for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The word “rules” is omitted as included in “regulations”.