PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1453 (5) to oppose every tendency or movement that would weaken loyalty to, destroy, or impair our constitutional Union; and (6) to inculcate and broadly sustain the American principles of representative government, equal rights, and impartial justice for all. §200303. Membership (a) GENERAL.—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) REQUIRED SERVICE.—Eligibility for membership in the corporation is limited to male blood relatives of an individual who— (1) served at any time during the period from April 12, 1861, through April 9, 1865, as a soldier or sailor in— (A) the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, or Revenue-Cutter Service; or (B) a State regiment that was called into active service and was subject to orders of United States general officers during that period; and (2) was discharged honorably from, or died in, that service. §200304. Governing body (a) NATIONAL ENCAMPMENT.—(1) The national encampment is the supreme governing authority of the corporation. (2) The national encampment is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of the corporation must be representative of the membership at large and may not permit concentration of control in a limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership at large. (3) The meetings of the national encampment may be held in the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States. (b) COUNCIL OF ADMINISTRATION. —(1) During the intervals between the national encampments, the council of administration is the governing board of the corporation and is responsible for the general policies, program, and activities of the corporation. (2) The council of administration shall consist of at least seven members elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws. (c) OFFICERS.— (1) The officers of the corporation are a commander in chief, a senior vice commander in chief, a junior vice commander in chief, a secretary, a treasurer, and other officers as provided in the constitution and bylaws. One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer. (2) The maimer of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws. §200305. 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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