22 U.S.C. § 3612b — Specific powers of Commission

Page 1376 TITLE 22—FOREIGN RELATIONS AND INTERCOURSE § 3612b (g) Appointment of notaries public (1) The Commission may appoint any United States citizen to have the general powers of a notary public to perform, on behalf of Commis- sion employees and their dependents outside the United States, any notarial act that a notary public is required or authorized to perform with- in the United States. Unless an earlier expira- tion is provided by the terms of the appoint- ment, any such appointment shall expire three months after the Canal Transfer Date. (2) Every notarial act performed by a person acting as a notary under paragraph (1) shall be as valid, and of like force and effect within the United States, as if executed by or before a duly authorized and competent notary public in the United States. (3) The signature of any person acting as a no- tary under paragraph (1), when it appears with the title of that person’s office, is prima facie evidence that the signature is genuine, that the person holds the designated title, and that the person is authorized to perform a notarial act. (h) Limitations on authority The authority of the Commission under this section and section 3612b of this title is subject to the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements, and to chapter 91 of title 31. (Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1102a, as added Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXV, § 3524(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 639; amended Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, §§ 3546, 3550(d)(3), Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073, 2074.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT Sections 661 and 662 of title 42, referred to in subsec. (c)(2), were repealed by Pub. L. 104–193, title III, § 362(b)(1), Aug. 22, 1994, 110 Stat. 2246. AMENDMENTS 1997—Subsec. (g). Pub. L. 105–85, § 3546(2), added sub- sec. (g). Former subsec. (g) redesignated (h). Subsec. (h). Pub. L. 105–85, § 3550(d)(3), made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 3612b of this title. Pub. L. 105–85, § 3546(1), redesignated subsec. (g) as (h). § 3612b. Specific powers of Commission (a) Panama Canal management, operation, and maintenance The Commission may manage, operate, and maintain the Panama Canal. (b) Establishment, maintenance, and operation of activities, facilities, and appurtenances The Commission may construct or acquire, es- tablish, maintain, and operate such activities, facilities, and appurtenances as necessary and appropriate for the accomplishment of the pur- poses of this chapter, including the following: (1) Docks, wharves, piers, and other shore- line facilities. (2) Shops and yards. (3) Marine railways, salvage and towing fa- cilities, fuel-handling facilities, and motor transportation facilities. (4) Power systems, water systems, and a telephone system. (5) Construction facilities. (6) Living quarters and other buildings. (7) Warehouses, storehouses, a printing plant, and manufacturing, processing, or serv- ice facilities in connection therewith. (8) Recreational facilities. (c) Use of United States mails The Commission may use the United States mails in the same manner and under the same conditions as the executive departments of the Federal Government. (d) Necessary or appropriate actions The Commission may take such actions as are necessary or appropriate to carry out the powers specifically conferred upon it. (e) Commercial activities The Commission may conduct and promote commercial activities related to the manage- ment, operation, or maintenance of the Panama Canal. Any such commercial activity shall be carried out consistent with the Panama Canal Treaty of 1977 and related agreements. (f) Donations (1) The Commission may seek and accept do- nations of funds, property, and services from in- dividuals, foundations, corporations, and other private and public entities for the purpose of carrying out its promotional activities. (2) The Commission shall establish written guidelines setting forth the criteria to be used in determining whether the acceptance of funds, property, or services authorized by paragraph (1) would reflect unfavorably upon the ability of the Commission (or any employee of the Com- mission) to carry out its responsibilities or offi- cial duties in a fair and objective manner or would compromise the integrity or the appear- ance of the integrity of its programs or of any official in those programs. (Pub. L. 96–70, title I, § 1102b, as added Pub. L. 104–106, div. C, title XXXV, § 3524(a), Feb. 10, 1996, 110 Stat. 639; amended Pub. L. 105–85, div. C, title XXXV, § 3547, Nov. 18, 1997, 111 Stat. 2073; Pub. L. 105–261, div. C, title XXXV, § 3505, Oct. 17, 1998, 112 Stat. 2268.) Editorial Notes REFERENCES IN TEXT This chapter, referred to in subsec. (b), was in the original ‘‘this Act’’, meaning Pub. L. 96–70, Sept. 27, 1979, 93 Stat. 452, known as the Panama Canal Act of 1979 which is classified principally to this chapter. For complete classification of this Act to the Code, see Short Title note set out under section 3601 of this title and Tables. AMENDMENTS 1998—Subsec. (f). Pub. L. 105–261 added subsec. (f). 1997—Subsec. (e). Pub. L. 105–85 added subsec. (e). § 3613. Administrator (a) Appointment There shall be an Administrator of the Com- mission who shall be appointed by the Presi- dent, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, and shall hold office at the pleasure of the President.