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PUBLIC LAW 98-000—MMMM. DD, 1984

98 STAT. 128 36 USC 2306.

PUBLIC LAW 98-257—APR. 10, 1984 SEC. 6. BOARD OF DIRECTORS; COMPOSITION; RESPONSIBILITIES.

The board of directors of the Academy and the responsibilities thereof shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation of the Academy and in conformity with the laws of the State or States in which it is incorporated. 36 USC 2307.

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36 USC 2308.

SEC. 7. OFFICERS OF CORPORATION.

The officers of the Academy, and the election of such officers, shall be as is provided in the articles of incorporation of the Academy and in conformity with the laws of the State or States wherein it is incorporated. SEC. 8. RESTRICTIONS.

(a) No part of the income or assets of the corporation shall inure to any member, officer, or director of the Academy 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 and members of the Academy or reimbursement for actual necessary expenses in amounts approved by the board of directors. (b) The Academy shall not make any loan to any officer, director, or employee of the corporation. (c) The Academy 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 Academy shall have no power to issue any shares of stock nor to declare or pay any dividends. (e) The Academy shall not claim congressional approval or Federal Government authority for any of its activities, other than by mutual agreement. (f) The Academy shall retain and maintain its status as a corporation organized and incorporated under the laws of the District of Columbia. 36 USC 2309.

SEC. 9. LIABILITY.

The Academy shall be liable for the acts of its officers and agents when acting within the scope of their authority. 36 USC 2310. 0^

SEC. 10. BOOKS AND RECORDS; INSPECTION.

The Academy shall keep correct and complete books and records of account and shall keep minutes of any proceeding of the Academy involving any of its members, the board of directors, or any committee having authority under the board of directors. The Academy shall keep at its principal office a record of the names and addresses of all members having the right of vote. All books and records of such corporation may be inspected by any member having the right to vote, or by any agent or attorney of such member, for any proper purpose, at any reasonable time. Nothing in this section shall be construed to contravene any applicable State law. SEC. 11. AUDIT OF FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS.

The first section of the Act entitled "An Act to provide for audit of accounts of private corporations established under Federal law", approved August 30, 1964 (36 U.S.C. 1101), is amended by adding at the end thereof the following: "(61) National Academy of Public Administration.".