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- § 140301. Organization
- § 140302. Purposes
- § 140303. Powers
- § 140304. Exclusive right to name
- § 140305. Annual report
§ 140301. Organization
(a)Federal Charter.—The Military Chaplains Association of the United States of America (in this chapter, the “corporation”) is a federally chartered corporation.
(b)Perpetual Existence.—Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1380.)
§ 140304. Exclusive right to name
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1381.)
§ 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.
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1381.)