(a) Delegates to National Conventions.—Each post may elect delegates to national conventions of the corporation. The delegates each have one vote in the conduct of business of the convention to which they are elected.
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Terms Used In 36 USC 22704
- Corporation: A legal entity owned by the holders of shares of stock that have been issued, and that can own, receive, and transfer property, and carry on business in its own name.
- Ex officio: Literally, by virtue of one's office.
- officer: includes any person authorized by law to perform the duties of the office. See 1 USC 1
(b) Executive Committee.—The executive committee of the corporation consists of—
(1) one member elected to represent each department; and
(2) the officers of the corporation as ex officio members.
(c) Officers.—(1) The officers of the corporation are a national commander, two national vice commanders, a finance officer, a judge advocate, a chaplain, six national district commanders, and a provost marshal.
(2) The officers shall be elected by the delegates at the annual national convention.
(d) Nondiscrimination.—The requirements for holding office in the corporation may not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.
