CHAPTER 1403 —THE MILITARY CHAPLAINS ASSOCIATION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
§140301. Organization
(a)
(b)
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140301(a) | 36:311. | Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §§1, 2, 4(a), |
| 36:312. | ||
| 140301(b) | 36:314(a). |
Subsection (a) is substituted for the source provisions for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate executed and unnecessary words.
Subsection (b) is substituted for "shall have perpetual succession" for consistency in the revised title.
§140302. Purposes
The purposes of the corporation are—
(1) to safeguard and strengthen the forces of faith and morality of our Nation;
(2) to perpetuate and deepen the bonds of understanding and friendship of our military service;
(3) to preserve our spiritual influence and interest in all members and veterans of the Armed Forces;
(4) to uphold the Constitution of the United States; and
(5) to promote justice, peace, and good will.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140302 | 36:313. | Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §3, |
§140303. Powers
The corporation may—
(1) make its own organization, including its constitution, bylaws, and regulations;
(2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;
(3) establish and maintain offices to conduct its activities;
(4) appoint or elect officers and agents;
(5) authorize the executive committee to conduct the business and exercise the powers of the corporation;
(6) acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7) publish a magazine and other publications;
(8) charge and collect membership dues and subscription fees;
(9) sue and be sued; and
(10) do any other act necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140303 | 36:314(b)–(k). | Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §§4(b)–(k), 5, |
| 36:315. |
In clause (1), the word "rules" is omitted as being the same as "regulations".
In clause (2), the words "at pleasure" are omitted as unnecessary.
In clause (3), the words "and transaction" are omitted as unnecessary. The word "activities" is substituted for "business" for consistency in the revised title.
Clause (6) is substituted for "acquire, by purchase, devise, bequest, gift, or otherwise, and hold, encumber, convey, or otherwise dispose of, such real and personal property as may be necessary or appropriate for its corporate purposes" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words. The text of 36:315 is omitted as executed and obsolete.
In clause (8), the words "and receive contributions of money or property to be devoted to the carrying out of the purposes of the organization" are omitted as unnecessary because of clause (6) of the revised section.
§140304. Exclusive right to name
The corporation and its area, State, and local chapters have the exclusive right to use the name "The Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America".
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140304 | 36:316. | Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §6, |
The words "sole and", "to have and", and "in carrying out its purpose" are omitted as unnecessary.
§140305. Annual report
Not later than September 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to Congress on the activities of the corporation during the prior calendar year. The report may not be printed as a public document.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 140305 | 36:317. | Sept. 20, 1950, ch. 956, §7, |
The word "activities" is substituted for "proceedings" for consistency in the revised title.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Termination of Reporting Requirements
For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of reporting provisions in this section, see section 3003 of