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 PUBLIC LAW 98-257—APR. 10, 1984 Public Law 98-257 98th Congress

98 STAT. 127 j

An Act To charter the National Academy of Public Administration.

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Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. CHARTER.

The National Academy of Public Administration, organized and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia, is hereby recognized as such and is granted a charter. SEC. 2. POWERS.

36 USC 2301. d;J m 36 USC 2302.

The National Academy of Public Administration (hereinafter referred to as the "academy") shall have only those powers granted to it through its bylaws and articles of incorporation filed in the State or States in which it is incorporated and subject to the laws of such State or States. SEC. 3. OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF CORPORATION.

The objects and purposes for which the Academy is organized shall be those provided in its articles of incorporation and shall include— (1) evaluating the structure, administration, operation, and program performance of Federal and other governments and government agencies, anticipating, identifying, and analyzing " significant problems and suggesting timely corrective action; (2) foreseeing and examining critical emerging issues in governance, formulating practical approaches to their resolution; I (3) assessing the effectiveness, structure, administration, and implications for governance of present or proposed public programs, policies, and processes, recommending specific changes; (4) advising on the relationship of Federal, State, regional, J and local governments; increasing public officials', citizens', and scholars' understanding of requirements and opportunities for sound governance and how these can be effectively met; and (5) demonstrating by the conduct of its affairs a commitment to the highest professional standards of ethics and scholarship. SEC. 4. SERVICE OF PROCESS.

36 USC 2303.

'* 36 USC 2304.

With respect to service of process, the Academy shall comply with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated and the State or States in which it carries on its activities in furtherance of its corporate purposes. SEC. 5. MEMBERSHIP.

Eligibility for membership in the Academy and the rights and privileges of members shall be as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.

36 USC 2305.

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