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 112 STAT. 1302 PUBLIC LAW 105-225 —AUG. 12, 1998 22306. Exclusive right to name, insignia, emblems, and badges. 22307. Restrictions. 22308. Principal office. 22309. Recoras and inspection. 22310. Service of process. 22311. Liability for acts of officers and agents. 22312. Distribution of assets on dissolution or final liquidation. §22301. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER. — American Symphony Orchestra League (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation. (b) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE. —Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence. §22302. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are— (1) to serve as a coordinating, research, and educational agency and clearinghouse for symphony orchestras to help strengthen the work in their local communities; (2) to assist in the formation of new symphony orchestras; (3) to encourage and recognize the work of America's musicians, conductors, and composers, through suitable means; and (4) to aid the expansion of the musical and cultural life of the United States through suitable educational and service activities. §22303. Membership (a) ELIGIBILITY. —Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights, privileges, and designation of classes of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. (b) VOTING. —Each member (except an honorary, sustaining, or associate member) has one vote on each matter submitted to a vote at a meeting of the members. §22304. Governing body (a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.—(1) The board of directors is the governing body of the corporation. Between meetings of the members of the corporation, the board is responsible for the general policies and program of the corporation and for the control of contributions raised by the corporation. (2) The number of directors, their manner of selection (including the filling of vacancies), and their term of office are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. (b) OFFICERS.— (1) The officers of the corporation are a president, one or more vice presidents as provided in the constitution and bylaws, a secretary, a treasurer, and one or more assistant secretaries and assistant treasurers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. (2) The manner of election, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws. §22305. Powers The corporation may— (1) adopt and amend a constitution and bylaws for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs; (2) adopt and alter a corporate seal;

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