Chapter CIV. to incorporate the Women’s Hospital Association of the District of Columbia
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CHAP. CIV.— An Act to incorporate the Women’s Hospital Association of the District of Columbia.June 1, 1866. *Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,* That Abram D. Gillette, ByronColumbia hospital for women and lying-in asylum incorporated. Sunderland, Charles H. Hall, George W. Sampson, J. N. Coombs, William B. Hatchett, Henry D. Cooke, William W. Corcoran, Charles Knap, J. H. Thompson, Moses Kelley, Ansel St.
John, Mrs. Adelaide J. Brown, Mrs. Mary W. Kelly, Elmira W. Knap, Mary C. Havenner, Mary Ellen Norment, Jane Thompson, Maria L. Harkness, Isabella Margaret Washington, Mary F. Smith, Mrs. Elmira W. Powell, and Mrs. Elizabeth Sampson, and their successors duly chosen, are hereby constituted and created a body corporate in the District of Columbia, by the name of the Columbia Hospital for Women and Lying-in Asylum. Sec. 2. *And be it further enacted,* That said corporation hereby constituted shall consist of twenty-four members.
They shall have power toMembers.Vacancies.By-laws. fill all vacancies created by death, resignation, or otherwise, and to make by-laws, rules, and regulations: *Provided,* That such by-laws, rules, and regulations are not repugnant to the Constitution or laws of the United States. Sec. 3. *And be it further enacted,* That the affairs of said corporation shall be under the control and management of a board of twelve directors,Directors. to consist of the first twelve of the above-named incorporators, or such further number as the duties of the corporation may require, such increase of numbers to be made by a vote of two-thirds of the existing board.
The board of directors shall also have power to appoint all sub-committees necessary to the direction and efficiency of the institution hereby authorized to be established. Sec. 4. *And be it further enacted,* That the first twelve corporatorsFirst board. named in the first section hereof, together with those who may be elected directors as provided in the preceding section, shall constitute the first board of directors, who shall from their number elect a president, twoOfficers. vice-presidents, a secretary, and treasurer; and seven of the directors, of whom the president or one of the vice-presidents shall be one, shall formQuorum. a quorum for the transaction of business.
Sec. 5. *And be it further enacted,* That the object of the associationObjects of the association. hereby incorporated is to found in the city of Washington a hospital and dispensary for the treatment of diseases peculiar to women, and lying-in asylum, in which those unable to pay therefor shall be furnished with board, lodging, medicine, and medical attendance gratuitously, and to that end full powers are hereby conferred on the association. Sec. 6. *And be it further enacted,* That said corporation shall haveCorporation may hold real and personal estate. power to accept, purchase, receive conveyances of, and hold property, either personal or real, to an amount necessary for the full accommodation, convenience, and support of the institution and those participating in its benefits.
Sec. 7. *And be it further enacted,* That the property, personal or real,56THIRTY-NINTH CONGRESS. Sess. I. Ch. 104, 105, 106. 1866. so held by said corporation, shall be exempt from all taxes and assessmentsProperty exempt from taxation. levied under act of Congress, or by authority of any municipal corporation or board within the District of Columbia. Sec. 8. *And be it further enacted,* That Congress may at any timeAct may be altered, &c. hereafter alter, amend, or repeal this act.
Approved, June 1, 1866.