PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1295 (1) to promote historical studies; (2) to collect and preserve historical manuscripts; and (3) other kindred purposes in the interest of American history and of history in America. §21303. Powers The corporation may— (1) adopt a constitution and bylaws; and (2) hold property in the District of Columbia necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation. §21304. Annual meeting The corporation may hold its annual meeting in a place the members of the corporation select. §21305. Principal office The principal office of the corporation shall be in the District of Columbia. § 21306. Historical collections The Regents of the Smithsonian Institution may allow the corporation to deposit its collections, manuscripts, books, pamphlets, and other historical material in the Smithsonian Institution or the National Museum on conditions and under regulations the Regents prescribe. §21307. Annual report The corporation shall submit an annual report to the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution on the activities of the corporation and the condition of historical study in America. The Secretary shall submit to Congress any part of the report the Secretary decides is appropriate. CHAPTER 215—AMERICAN HOSPITAL OF PARIS Sec. ' "*'-• 21501. Organization. 21502. Purpose. 21503. Governing body. 21504. Acquisition and management of property. 21505. Charges for medical services. 21506. Principal office. 21507. Nonapplication of audit requirements. §21501. Organization (a) FEDERAL CHARTER. — American Hospital of Paris (in this chapter, the "corporation") is a federally chartered corporation. (b) PLACE OF INCORPORATION. —The corporation is declared to be incorporated in the District of Columbia. (c) PERPETUAL EXISTENCE.— Except as otherwise provided, the corporation has perpetual existence. §21502. Purpose The purpose of the corporation is to maintain a hospital in the vicinity of Paris, France, to provide medical and surgical care to citizens of the United States. §21503. Governing body (a) GENERAL.—(1) The board of governors is the governing body of the corporation.
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