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 112 STAT. 1310 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 (5) aiding them in sickness and distress; (6) assisting in the burial and commemoration of their dead and providing help for their widows and orphans; and (7) perpetuating the memory of patriotic deeds performed by the defenders of our country. §22904. Membership Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the bylaws. §22905. Governing body (a) BOARD OF DIRECTORS.— The board of directors and the responsibilities of the board are as provided in the articles of incorporation. (b) OFFICERS. —The officers and the election of officers are as provided in the articles of incorporation. §22906. Powers The corporation has only the powers provided in its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in each State in which it is incorporated. §22907. Restrictions (a) STOCK AND DIVIDENDS. — The corporation may not issue stock or declare or pay a dividend. (b) POLITICAL ACTIVITIES. —The corporation or a director or officer as such may not contribute to, support, or participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation. (c) DISTRIBUTION OF INCOME OR ASSETS. —The income or assets of the corporation may not inure to the benefit of, or be distributed to, a director, officer, or member during the life of the charter granted by this chapter. This subsection does not prevent the pay- ment of reasonable compensation to an officer or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. (d) LOANS. —The corporation may not make a loan to a director, officer, or employee. (e) CLAIM OF GOVERNMENTAL APPROVAL OR AUTHORITY.— The corporation may not claim congressional approval or the authority of the United States Government for any of its activities. §22908. Duty to maintain corporate and tax-exempt status (a) CORPORATE STATUS. — The corporation shall maintain its status as a corporation incorporated under the laws of Ohio. (b) TAX-EXEMPT STATUS,— The corporation shall maintain its status as an organization exempt from taxation under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (26 U.S.C. 1 et seq.). §22909. Records and inspection (a) RECORDS. — The corporation shall keep— (1) correct and complete records of account; (2) minutes of the proceedings of its members, board of directors, and committees having any of the authority of its board of directors; and (3) at its principal office, a record of the names and addresses of its members entitled to vote.

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