Title 36 of the U.S. Code § 140404 - Governing body

Full text of § 140404 from Title 36 of the United States Code.

§ 140404. Governing body

(a) Board of Directors.—The composition of the board of directors of the corporation, and the responsibilities of the board, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws of the corporation.

(b) Officers.—The positions of officers of the corporation, and the election of the officers, are as provided in the articles of incorporation and bylaws.

(Added Pub. L. 111–95, §1(a), Nov. 6, 2009, 123 Stat. 3002.)

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