102 STAT. 3850

PUBLIC LAW 100-655—NOV. 14, 1988

36 USC 4103.
36 USC 4104.
36 USC 4105.
36 USC 4106.
36 USC 4107.

articles of incorporation filed in the State or States in which it is
incorporated and subject to the laws of such State or States.
OBJECTS AND PURPOSES OF CORPORATION
sec. 103. The objects and purposes of the corporation are those
provided in its articles of incorporation including—
 (1)	to honor citizens, mining leaders, miners, prospectors,
teachers, scientists, engineers, inventors, governmental leaders,
and other individuals, who have helped to make this Nation
great by their outstanding contributions to the establishment,
development, advancement, or improvement of mining in the
United States of America;
 (2)	to perpetuate the memory of such individuals and record
their contributions and achievements by the erection  and
maintenance of such buildings, monuments, and edifices as may
be deemed appropriate as a lasting memorial;
 (3)	to foster, promote, and encourage a better understanding
of the origins and growth of mining, especially in the United
States, and the part mining has played in changing the eco-
nomic, social, and scientific aspects of our Nation;

 (4)	to establish and maintain a library and museum for
collecting and preserving for posterity, the history of those
honored by the corporation, together with a documentation of
their accomplishments and contributions to mining, including
such items as mining pictures, paintings, books, papers, docu-
ments, scientific data, relics, mementos, artifacts, and things
relating to such items;
 (5)	to cooperate with other mining organizations which are
actively engaged and interested in similar projects; and
 (6)	to engage in any and all activities incidental thereto or
necessary, suitable, or proper for the accomplishment of any of
the purposes set forth in this section.
MEMBERSHIP
sec. 104. Eligibility for membership in the corporation and the
rights and privileges of members shall be as provided in the bylaws
of the corporation.
board of directors; composition; responsibilities
sec. 105. The board of directors of the corporation and the respon-
sibilities thereof shall be as provided in the articles of incorporation
of the corporation and in conformity with the laws of the State or
States in which it is incorporated.
OFFICERS OF CORPORATION
sec. 106. The officers of the corporation, and the election of such
officers shall be as is provided in the articles of incorporation of the
corporation and in conformity with the laws of the State or States
wherein it is incorporated.
RESTRICTIONS
sec. 107. (a) No part of the income or assets of the corporation
shall inure to any member, officer, or director of the corporation or
be distributed to any such person during the life of this charter.