United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act

Summary

United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution Act - Establishes the United States Academy of Peace and Conflict Resolution as an independent nonprofit corporation. Requires that the Academy maintain its principal office at Wilmington College in Wilmington, Ohio, but permits the Academy to establish facilities outside Wilmington, Ohio. Sets forth the powers and the duties of the Academy, including establishment of an Endowment of the United States Academy of Peace. Provides for appointment of members of the Academy's Board of Directors. Sets forth grounds for removal of Board members. Permits Board meetings to be closed only in exceptional circumstances. Sets forth provisions for Academy officers, employees, procedures, and records. Provides that, with certain exceptions, the Academy shall not be considered a department, agency, or instrumentality of the Government. Prohibits the use of any political test or political qualification with respect to personnel actions of the Academy or financial assistance by the Academy. Authorizes appropriations for: (1) purchasing a principal office and other buildings and grounds for the Academy, and for other facilities necessary to carry out this Act; and (2) establishing the structure and programs and administering the affairs of the Academy. Restricts contract-making authority under this Act to the extent and amounts provided in appropriation Acts. Provides, that, upon dissolution and final liquidation of the Academy or any legal entity created pursuant to this Act, all income and assets of such entities shall be transferred to the U.S. Treasury.

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 23 May 1983

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