(a)
(2) The national encampment is composed of officers and elected representatives from the States and other local subdivisions of the corporation as provided in the constitution and bylaws. However, the form of government of the corporation must be representative of the membership at large and may not permit concentration of control in a limited number of members or in a self-perpetuating group not representative of the membership at large.
(3) The meetings of the national encampment may be held in the District of Columbia or in any State, territory, or possession of the United States.
(b)
(2) The council of administration shall consist of at least seven members elected in the manner and for the term provided in the constitution and bylaws.
(c)
(2) The manner of selection, term of office, and duties of the officers are as provided in the constitution and bylaws.
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| Revised Section | Source (U.S. Code) | Source (Statutes at Large) |
|---|---|---|
| 200304(a) | 36:536. | Aug. 20, 1954, ch. 774, §§6–8, |
| 200304(b) | 36:537. | |
| 200304(c) | 36:538. |
In subsection (a)(2), the words "several", "always", and "thereof . . . the hands of" are omitted as unnecessary.
In subsection (a)(3), the words "State, territory, or possession of the United States" are substituted for "State or Territory" for consistency in the revised title and with other titles of the United States Code.
In subsection (b), the text of 36:537(b) is omitted as obsolete.
In subsection (c), the words "One individual may hold the offices of secretary and treasurer" are substituted for "(which latter two offices may be held by one person)" to eliminate unnecessary words. The word "provided" is substituted for "may be prescribed" to eliminate unnecessary words.