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 PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1493 and badge, a Greek red cross on a white ground, as described in the treaties of Greneva, August 22, 1864, July 27, 1929, and August 12, 1949, and adopted by the nations acceding to those treaties. (b) DELIVERY OF BRASSARD.—In accordance with those treaties, the delivery of the brassard allowed for individuals neutralized in time of war shall be left to military authority. §300107. Annual meeting The annual meeting of the corporation is the national convention of delegates of the chapters. The national convention shall be held annually on a date and at a place specified by the board of governors. In matters requiring a vote at the national convention, each chapter is entitled to at least one vote. The board shall determine on an equitable basis the number of votes that each chapter is entitled to cast, taking into consideration the size of the membership of the chapters and of the populations served by the chapters. The board shall review the allocation of votes at least every 5 years. §300108. Buildings (a) OWNERSHIP. —The United States Government shall retain ownership of the corporation's permanent headquarters, comprised of buildings erected on square 172 in the District of Columbia, including— (1) the memorial building to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the women of the United States, North and South, during the Civil War, erected for the use of the corporation; (2) the memorial building to commemorate the service and sacrifice of the patriotic women of the United States, its territories and possessions, and the District of Columbia during World War I, erected for the use of the corporation; and (3) the permanent building erected for the use of the corporation in connection with its work in cooperation with the Government. (b) MAINTENANCE AND EXPENSES. — Those buildings shall remain under the supervision of the Administrator of General Services. However, the corporation shall care for and maintain the buildings without expense to the Government. §300109. Endowment fund The endoM^ment fund of the corporation shall be kept and invested under the management and control of a board of nine trustees elected by the board of governors. The board of governors shall prescribe regulations on terms and tenure of office, accountability, and expenses of the board of trustees. §300110. Annual report and audit (a) SUBMISSION OF REPORT. —As soon as practicable after July 1 of each year, the corporation shall submit a report to the Secretary of Defense on the activities of the corporation during the fiscal year ending June 30, including a complete, itemized report of all receipts and expenditures. (b) AUDITING OF REPORT AND SUBMISSION TO CONGRESS.— The Secretary shall audit the report and submit a copy of the audited report to Congress. 60-194O-98 - 20:(V.3Part2

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