Historical and Revision Notes

Revised section

Source (U.S. Code)

Source (Statutes at Large)

9355(a)

9355(b)

10:1055.

10:1056 (1st sentence).

10:1056 (less 1st sentence).

June 29, 1948, ch. 714, §§ 1–6, 62 Stat. 1094; June 30, 1954, ch. 432, § 732, 68 Stat. 356.

9355(c)

10:1057.

9355(d)

10:1058.

9355(e)

10:1059(a).

9355(f)

10:1059(b).

9355(g)

10:1059(c).

9355(h)

10:1060.

In subsections (a) and (b), the word “designated” is substituted for the word “appointed” to make it clear that the positions described are not constitutional offices.

Subsection (b) is substituted for 10:1056(e) (less 1st sentence).

In subsection (c), the words “during the term for which such member was appointed” and “Such successor shall be appointed * * * who died or resigned” are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (g), the words “as it may deem necessary or advisable to effectuate the duties imposed upon it by the provisions of sections 1055–1060 of this title” are omitted as surplusage.

In subsection (h), the words “called for consultation by the Board in connection with the business of the Board” are omitted as surplusage.

Editorial Notes
Amendments

2021—Subsec. (b)(1). Pub. L. 117–81, § 554(c), substituted “is designated by the President” for “is designated”.

Subsec. (i). Pub. L. 117–81, § 555(c), added subsec. (i).

2018—Pub. L. 115–232, § 806(a)(3), renumbered section 9355 of this title as this section.

Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–232, § 593, added subsec. (d) and struck out former subsec. (d) which read as follows: “The Board should meet at least four times a year, with at least two of those meetings at the Academy. The Board or its members may make other visits to the Academy in connection with the duties of the Board. Board meetings should last at least one full day. Board members shall have access to the Academy grounds and the cadets, faculty, staff, and other personnel of the Academy for the purposes of the duties of the Board.”

2006—Subsec. (c)(1). Pub. L. 109–364 substituted “Board under paragraph (2)” for “board under paragraph (2)”.

2004—Pub. L. 108–375 amended section generally. Prior to amendment, section contained provisions relating to membership of Board of Visitors in subsec. (a), term of office in subsec. (b), designation of successor in subsec. (c), frequency of Academy visits in subsec. (d), scope of Board inquiries in subsec. (e), submission of reports in subsec. (f), calling in of advisers in subsec. (g), and reimbursement for travel in subsec. (h).

1999—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 106–65 substituted “Committee on Armed Services” for “Committee on National Security”.

1996—Subsec. (a)(3). Pub. L. 104–106, § 1502(a)(12), substituted “National Security” for “Armed Services”.

Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 104–106, § 1061(e)(2), struck out “is entitled to not more than $5 a day and” after “each adviser”.

1980—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 96–579 required member whose term of office had expired to continue service until appointment of a successor.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2018 Amendment

Amendment by section 806(a)(3) of Pub. L. 115–232 effective Feb. 1, 2019, with provision for the coordination of amendments and special rule for certain redesignations, see section 800 of Pub. L. 115–232, set out as a note preceding section 3001 of this title.