Laws: Cases and Codes : U.S. Code : Title 16 : Section 284d


   
U.S. Code as of: 01/19/04
Section 284d. Cooperative agreement with Foundation for presentation of programs

    (a) Terms and conditions for Federal assistance
      The Secretary is authorized and directed to enter into a
    cooperative agreement with the Foundation respecting the
    presentation of performing arts and related educational and
    cultural programs at the Center, and in such other areas of the
    park as may be agreed to. The Secretary may provide technical and
    financial assistance under such a cooperative agreement for such
    purposes, pursuant to such terms and conditions as he deems
    appropriate.
    (b) Prerequisite conditions
      As a condition of entering into a cooperative agreement under
    this section, the Secretary shall require that - 
        (1) the Foundation maintain the insurance described in section
      284c(c)(3) of this title; and
        (2) the Foundation maintain its status as an organization
      described in section 501(c)(3) of title 26 and exempt from
      taxation under section 501(a) of title 26.
    (c) Required terms and conditions; contractual authority for
      administration through nonconflicting agreement with other
      organization or entity
      A cooperative agreement under this section shall provide that - 
        (1) the Secretary and the Comptroller General of the United
      States or their duly authorized representatives shall have access
      to any pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of the
      Foundation to make audits, examinations, excerpts, and
      transcripts;
        (2) the Foundation shall prepare an annual report to the
      Secretary, which shall also be submitted to the appropriate
      committees of the United States House of Representatives and the
      United States Senate, summarizing the activities of the previous
      year (together with a comparison of goals and objectives with
      actual accomplishments) and presenting a plan for the forthcoming
      year;
        (3) such cooperative agreement may be terminated at the
      convenience of the United States if the Secretary determines that
      such termination is required in the public interest; and
        (4) the Foundation will maintain accounts for Foundation
      activities outside of the Park separate from Foundation accounts
      for presentation of performing arts and related programs
      presented at the Center and other areas of the Park.

    The cooperative agreement shall contain such other terms and
    conditions as the Secretary deems appropriate. Until such
    cooperative agreement is entered into, nothing in this section
    shall be construed to affect or impair the validity of the
    agreement between the National Park Service and the Foundation
    dated September 16, 1980. Such agreement shall remain in force and
    effect until terminated under the terms and conditions of such
    agreement or until an agreement is entered into under this section.
    Nothing in this section shall be construed to affect the authority
    of the Secretary under any other provision of law to enter into a
    contract or an agreement, not conflicting with the cooperative
    agreement described in this section, with any other organization or
    entity with respect to the administration of the park.



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