§152302. Purposes

The purposes of the corporation are-

(1) to provide the member organizations with a forum for the free discussion of problems affecting national musical life in this country;

(2) to speak with one voice for music whenever an authoritative expression of opinion is desirable;

(3) to provide for the interchange of information between the various member organizations;

(4) to encourage the coordination of efforts of the member organizations, thereby avoiding duplication or conflict;

(5) to organize exploratory surveys or fact-finding commissions whenever the corporation considers them necessary for the solution of important problems; and

(6) to encourage the development and appreciation of the art of music and to foster the highest ethical standards in the musical professions and industries.

( Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1412 .)

Historical and Revision Notes

Revised Section	Source (U.S. Code)	Source (Statutes at Large)
152302	36:663.	Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §3, 70 Stat. 795 .

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

In clause (5), the word "considers" is substituted for "shall deem" for consistency in the revised title.