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 PUBLIC LAW 99-498—OCT. 17, 1986

100 STAT. 1603

(f) QUORUM.—Unless otherwise provided by the bylaws of the Institute, a majority of the members appointed under subsection (a)(1)(A) shall constitute a quorum. (g) POWERS.—The Board is authorized— (1) to formulate the policy of the Institute; (2) to direct the management of the Institute; and (3) to make such bylaws and rules as it deems necessary for the administration of its functions under this title, including the organization and procedures of the Board. (h) COMPENSATION.—Members of the Board appointed pursuant to subsection (a)(1)(A) shall, for each day they are engaged in the performance of the duties under this title, receive compensation at the rate of $125 per day, including traveltime. All members of the Board, while so serving away from their homes or regular places of business, shall be allowed travel expenses (including per diem in lieu of subsistence), as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code, for persons in Government service employed intermittently. (i) REVIEW BY THE SECRETARY OP THE INTERIOR.—For so long as any employee of the Institute is covered under title 5, United States Code, the Board (acting by majority vote) shall submit final decisions relating to personnel to the Secretary of the Interior. Each such decision shall become final 30 days after the date of its receipt by the Secretary unless the Secretary disapproves of such decision. The Secretary may only disapprove a decision of the Board for just cause. SEC. 1506. EXECUTIVE BOARD.

20 USC 4413.

(a) COMPOSITION.—The Board shall have an Executive Board composed of— (1) the chairman of the Board; (2) the vice chairman of the Board; (3) the secretary of the Board; (4) the treasurer of the Board; and (5) an at-large member of the Board elected by the Board at its initial meeting. (b) VACANCIES.—In the case of any vacancy which occurs in the position of at-large member before the expiration of such member's term, the Board shall elect a replacement to complete that term. (c) MEETINGS.—The Executive Board shall hold not more than 4 regular meetings per calendar year. Special meetings may be held upon the call of the chairman or 3 members of the Executive Board. (d) QUORUM.—A majority of the Executive Board shall constitute a quorum. (e) POWERS.—The Executive Board may hold and use all the powers of the Board, subject to the approval of the Board. SEC. 1507. GENERAL POWERS OF THE BOARD.

In carrying out the provisions of this title, the Board shall have the power, consistent with the provisions of this title— (1) to adopt, use, and alter a corporate seal; (2) to make agreements and contracts with persons, Indian tribes, and private or governmental entities and to make payments or advance payments under such agreements or contracts without regard to section 3324 of title 31, United States C!ode; (3) to sue and be sued in its corporate name and to complain and defend in any court of competent jurisdiction; J (4) to represent itself, or to contract for representation, in all a judicial, legal, and other proceedings;

20 USC 4414.

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