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 96 STAT. 262

PUBLIC LAW 97-234—AUG. 10, 1982 (4) assistance to ex-prisoners of war who have been injured or handicapped as a result of their service; (5) maintenance of allegiance to the United States of America; (6) preservation and defense of the United States from all of her enemies; and (7) maintenance of historical records. SERVICE OF PROCESS

36 USC 2104.

SEC. 4. With respect to service of process, the corporation shall comply with the laws of the States in which it is incorporated and those States in which it carries on its activities in furtherance of its corporate purposes. MEMBERSHIP

36 USC 2105.

SEC. 5. 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 2106.

SEC 6. 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 2107.

SEC. 7. 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 2108.

SEC. 8. (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. Nothing in this subsection shall be construed to prevent the payment of reasonable compensation to the officers of the corporation or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. (b) The corporation shall not make any loan to any officer, director, or employee of the corporation. (c) The corporation and any officer and director of the corporation, acting as such officer or director, shall not contribute to, support, or otherwise participate in any political activity or in any manner attempt to influence legislation. (d) The corporation shall have no power to issue any shares of stock nor to declare or pay any dividends. (e) The corporation shall not claim congressional approval or Federal Government authority for any of its activities. (f) The corporation shall retain and maintain its status as a corporation organized and incorporated under the laws of the State of Washington.

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