period of five years from the date of election. A successor to a general trustee shall be chosen in the same manner as the original trustees and shall have a term expiring five years from the date of the expiration of the term for which his predecessor was chosen, except that a successor chosen to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of such term shall be chosen only for the remainder of that term. The chairman of the board of trustees shall be elected by a majority vote of the members of the board. No compensation shall be paid to the members of the board of trustees for their services as such members, but they shall be reimbursed for travel and actual expenses necessarily incurred by them in attending board meetings and performing other official duties on behalf of the National Trust at the direction of the board. SEC. 4. To the extent necessary to enable it to carry out the functions vested in it by this Act, the National Trust shall have the following general powers: (a) To have succession until dissolved by Act of Congress, in which event title to the properties of the National Trust, both real and personal, shall, insofar as consistent with existing contractual obligations and subject to all other legally enforceable claims or demands by or against the National Trust, pass to and become vested in the United States of America. (b) To sue and be sued in its corporate name. (c) To adopt, alter, and use a corporate seal which shall be judicially noticed. (d) To adopt a constitution and to make such bylaws, rules, and regulations, not inconsistent with the laws of the United States or of any State, as it deems necessary for the administration of its functions under this Act, including among other matter, bylaws, rules, and regulations governing visitation to historic properties, administration of corporate funds, and the organization and procedure of the board of trustees. (e) To accept, hold, and administer gifts and bequests of money, securities, or other personal property of whatsoever character, absolutely or on trust, for the purposes for which the National Trust is created. Unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or bequest, the National Trust is authorized to sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of and to invest or reinvest in such investments as it may determine from time to time the moneys, securities, or other property given or bequeathed to it. The principal of such corporate funds, together with the income therefrom and all other revenues received by it from any source whatsoever, shall be placed in such depositories as the National Trust shall determine and shall be subject to expenditure by the National Trust for its corporate purposes. (f) To acquire by gift, devise, purchase, or otherwise, absolutely or on trust, and to hold and, unless otherwise restricted by the terms of the gift or devise, to encumber, convey, or otherwise dispose of, any real property, or any estate or interest therein (except property within the exterior boundaries of national parks and national monuments), as may be necessary and proper in carrying into effect the purposes of the National Trust. (g) To contract and make cooperative agreements with Federal, State, or municipal departments or agencies, corporations, associa tions, or individuals, under such terms and conditions as it deems advisable, respecting the protection, preservation, maintenance, or operation of any historic site, building, object, or property used in connection therewith for public use, regardless of whether the National Trust has acquired title to such properties, or any interest therein. (h) To enter into contracts generally and to execute all instruments necessary or appropriate to carry out its corporate purposes, which instruments shall include such concession contracts, leases, or permits for the use of lands, buildings, or other property deemed desirable either to accommodate the public or to facilitate administration. (i) To appoint and prescribe the duties of such officers, agents, and employees as may be necessary to carry out its functions, and to fix and pay such compensation to them for their services as the National Trust may determine. (j) And generally to do any and all lawful acts necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes for which the National Trust is created. SEC. 5. In carrying out its functions under this Act, the National Trust is authorized to consult with the Advisory Board on National Parks, Historic Sites, Buildings, and Monuments, on matters relating to the selection of sites, buildings, and objects to be preserved and protected pursuant hereto. SEC. 6. The National Trust shall, on or before the 1st day of March in each year, transmit to Congress a report of its proceedings and activities for the preceding calendar year, including the full and complete statement of its receipts and expenditures. SEC. 7. The right to repeal, alter or amend this Act at any time is hereby expressly reserved, but no contract or individual right made or acquired shall thereby be divested or impaired. Approved October 26, 1949. [CHAPTER 777-1ST SESSION] [S. 2382] AN ACT To authorize the construction of a research laboratory for the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, at a location to be selected by the Secretary of Defense. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That there is hereby authorized to be appropriated not to exceed $11,000,000 for the acquisition of land and for the construction thereon of a research laboratory for the Quartermaster Corps, United States Army, at a location to be selected by the Secretary of Defense, and for such utilities and appurtenances thereto as, in the judgment of the Secretary of the Army, may be necessary in connection therewith. The site shall be chosen on the basis of recommendations of an impartial ad hoc committee of experts to be appointed by the Research and Development Board. Approved October 28, 1949. [PUBLIC LAW 465-81ST CONGRESS] [S. 2205] AN ACT To authorize the Commissioners of the District of Columbia to provide for the removal of sludge. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the Commissioners of the District of Columbia are hereby authorized to provide for the removal of sludge, a byproduct of the District of Columbia sewage-treatment plant, deposited or proposed to be deposited at the District of Columbia Reformatory, Lorton, Virginia, by contract or otherwise, and to enter into contract or contracts for such removal, for periods not exceeding five years. Approved March 24, 1950. [CHAPTER 139-2D SESSION] [H. R. 6539] AN ACT To amend Public Law 626, Eightieth Congress, relating to the Army Institute of Pathology Building. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 1 of the Act of June 12, 1948 (Public Law 626, Eightieth Congress), is hereby amended by deleting that part which reads as follows: "Forest Glen, Maryland: Complete plans and specifications for construction of an Army Institute of Pathology Building, including all necessary auxiliary facilities; $600,000", and substituting the following: "Army Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia: Complete plans and specifications for construction of an Armed Forces Institute of Pathology Building, including all necessary auxiliary facilities; $350,000." Approved April 29, 1950. (628) [CHAPTER 268-1ST SESSION] [H. R. 3201] AN ACT To amend the District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act, approved June 12, 1934, as amended. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4 (b) of the Act known as the "District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act", approved June 12, 1934, as amended, be amended further to read as follows: "(b) On and after July 1, 1946, it shall be unlawful to use or occupy any alley building or structure as a dwelling in the District of Columbia." SEC. 2. That section 6 of such Act, as amended, be further amended by striking "1945" and inserting in lieu thereof "1946”. Approved July 5, 1945. [PUBLIC LAW 457-79TH CONGRESS] [S. 2218] AN ACT To amend the District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act, approved June 12, 1934, as amended. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That section 4 (b) of the Act known as the "District of Columbia Alley Dwelling Act", approved June 12, 1934, as amended, be further amended to read as follows: "(b) On and after July 1, 1947, it shall be unlawful to use or occupy any alley building or structure as a dwelling in the District of Columbia." SEC. 2. That section 6 of such Act, as amended, be further amended by striking "1946" and inserting in lieu thereof "1947". Approved June 26, 1946. |