20 U.S.C. § 74 : US Code - Section 74: Maintenance

Search 20 U.S.C. § 74 : US Code - Section 74: Maintenance

(a) Pledge of funds for upkeep; authorization of appropriations
The faith of the United States is pledged that, on completion of
the National Gallery of Art by the donor in accordance with the
terms of this subchapter and the acquisition from the donor of the
collection of works of art, the United States will provide such
funds as may be necessary for the upkeep of the National Gallery of
Art and the administrative expenses and costs of operation thereof,
including the protection and care of works of art acquired by the
board, so that the National Gallery of Art shall be at all times
properly maintained and the works of art contained therein shall be
exhibited regularly to the general public free of charge. For these
purposes, and to provide, prior to the completion of the National
Gallery of Art, for the protection and care of the works of art in
said Gallery and for administrative and operating expenses and
equipment preparatory to the opening of the Gallery to the public,
there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be
necessary.
(b) Acceptance of gifts and other property; investment of funds
The board is authorized to accept for the Smithsonian Institution
and to hold and administer gifts, bequests, or devises of money,
securities, or other property of whatsoever character for the
benefit of the National Gallery of Art. Unless otherwise restricted
by the terms of the gift, bequest, or devise, the board is
authorized to sell or exchange and to invest or reinvest in such
investments as it may determine from time to time the moneys,
securities, or other property composing trust funds given,
bequeathed, or devised to or for the benefit of the National
Gallery of Art. The income as and when collected shall be placed in
such depositaries as the board shall determine and shall be subject
to expenditure by the board.
(c) Appointment and compensation of officers and employees
The board shall appoint and fix the compensation and duties of a
director, an assistant director, a secretary, and a chief curator
of the National Gallery of Art, and of such other officers and
employees of the National Gallery of Art as may be necessary for
the efficient administration of the functions of the board. Such
director, assistant director, secretary, and chief curator shall be
compensated from trust funds available to the board for the
purpose, and their appointment and salaries shall not be subject to
the civil-service laws or chapter 51 and subchapter III of chapter
53 of title 5. The director, assistant director, secretary, and
chief curator shall be well qualified by experience and training to
perform the duties of their office and the original appointment to
each such office shall be subject to the approval of the donor.
(d) Review of actions of board
The actions of the board, including any payment made or directed
to be made by it from any trust funds, shall not be subject to
review by any officer or agency other than a court of law.