PUBLIC LAW 105-225—AUG. 12, 1998 112 STAT. 1463 §220302. Purposes The purposes of the corporation are— (1) to encourage in the most comprehensive and enhghtened manner an understanding by the American people of the founding, growth, and significance of the Capitol of the United States as the tangible symbol of their representative form of government; (2) to undertake research into the history of the Congress and the Capitol and to promote discussion, publication, and dissemination of the results of this research; (3) to foster and increase an informed patriotism among the citizens in the study of this living memorial to the founders of this Nation and the continuing thread of principles as exemplified by their successors; and (4) to cooperate with the standing committees of Congress, the Library of Congress, the Architect of the Capitol, and relevant departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the executive branch of the United States Government in carrying out the purposes of the corporation. §220303. Membership Except as provided in this chapter, eligibility for membership in the corporation and the rights and privileges of members are as provided in the constitution and bylaws of the corporation. §220304. Governing body (a) BOARD OF TRUSTEES.— (1) The board of trustees is the governing body of the corporation. The board is responsible for the control of all funds and affairs of the corporation. (2) Exclusive of ex officio and honorary members, the board shall consist of at least 12 but not more than 40 trustees, one of whom shall be elected chairman. Trustees shall be elected by the board of trustees for a term of 4 years. A trustee may not be reelected as a trustee within one year of the expiration of the prior term, except by the unanimous vote of the trustees present and voting. A trustee may be removed at any time, with or without cause, by a two-thirds vote of the other trustees. (3) The officers of the corporation are ex officio members of the board with all the rights and privileges of trustees, including the right to vote. (4) The board shall meet at least once a year in the Capitol of the United States. The board may meet at other times as decided by the chairman. A meeting may be held only at a time and place stated in the bylaws or on 30 days' written notice. (b) OFFICERS. —(1) The officers of the corporation are a president, 5 vice presidents, a treasurer, and a secretary. The president is the chief executive officer. (2) The officers shall be elected annually by the board of trustees and continue in office at the pleasure of the board. (3) The duties of the officers are the usual duties pertaining to their offices and any additional duties delegated by the board. (4) Officers may be compensated for their services, and reimbursed for actual expenses, in amounts decided by the board. (c) EMPLOYEES. — The board of trustees may employ an executive secretary and other personnel needed to assist the board and the officers to carry out the activities of the corporation. Employees
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