Governing body — Us Code Code § 152304
Us Code Code § 152304 — Governing body. Reproduced from the official United States Code, with a citation summary, verification link, and related provisions.
§ 152304. Governing body
(a)
(2) The board shall consist of at least 10 individuals who shall be representative of members of the corporation or other individuals selected by the members of the corporation. The directors shall be elected by the members of the corporation annually or at another regular interval as provided in the bylaws of the corporation.
(b)
(Pub. L. 105–225, Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1413.)
| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 152304(a) | 36:667. | Aug. 1, 1956, ch. 824, §§7, 8, 70 Stat. 796. |
| 152304(b) | 36:668. |
In subsection (a)(1), the words "and referred to" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(2), the words "at another regular interval as provided" are substituted for "at such other regular intervals as may be specified" for consistency in the revised title and to eliminate unnecessary words.
In subsection (b), the words "from time to time" are omitted as unnecessary.
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