Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 102 Part 4.djvu/880

 102 STAT. 3850

PUBLIC LAW 100-655—NOV. 14, 1988

articles of incorporation filed in the State or States in which it is incorporated and subject to the laws of such State or States. OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF CORPORATION

36 USC 4103.

SEC. 103. The objects and purposes of the corporation are those provided in its articles of incorporation including— (1) to honor citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors, teachers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders, and other individuals, who have helped to make this Nation great by their outstanding contributions to the establishment, development, advancement, or improvement of mining in the United States of America; (2) to perpetuate the memory of such individuals and record their contributions and achievements by the erection and maintenance of such buildings, monuments, and edifices as may be deemed appropriate as a lasting memorial; (3) to foster, promote, and encourage a better understanding of the origins and growth of mining, especially in the United States, and the part mining has played in changing the economic, social, and scientific aspects of our Nation; (4) to establish and maintain a library and museum for collecting and preserving for posterity, the history of those honored by the corporation, together with a documentation of their accomplishments and contributions to mining, including such items as mining pictures, paintings, books, papers, documents, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and things relating to such items; (5) to cooperate with other mining organizations which are actively engaged and interested in similar projects; and (6) to engage in any and all activities incidental thereto or necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any of the purposes set forth in this section. MEMBERSHIP

36 USC 4104.

SEC. 104. Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members shall be as provided in the bylaws of the corporation. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; COMPOSITION; RESPONSIBILITIES

36 USC 4105.

SEC. 105. The board of directors of the corporation and the responsibilities thereof shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated. OFFICERS OF CORPORATION

36 USC 4106.

SEC. 106. The officers of the corporation, and the election of such officers shall be as is provided in the articles of incorporation of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated. RESTRICTIONS

36 USC 4107.

SEC. 107. (a) No part of the income or assets of the corporation shall inure to any member, officer, or director of the corporation or be distributed to any such person during the life of this charter.

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