United States Code
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§ 22705.
Powers
(a)
The corporation may—
(1)
adopt bylaws and regulations for the management of its property and the regulation of its affairs;
(2)
adopt seals, emblems, and badges;
(3)
choose officers, representatives, and agents as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(4)
make contracts;
(5)
establish State and regional organizations and local posts;
(6)
acquire, own, lease, encumber, and transfer property as necessary to carry out the purposes of the corporation;
(7)
borrow money, issue instruments of indebtedness, and secure its obligations by granting security interests in its property;
(8)
publish a magazine, newspaper, and other publications consistent with the purposes of the corporation;
(9)
sue and be sued; and
(10)
do any other act necessary and proper to carry out the purposes of the corporation.
(b)
The provisions, privileges, and prerogatives granted before July 24, 1947 , to other national veterans’ organizations because of their incorporation by Congress are granted to the corporation.
cite as: 36 USC 22705
