Reading Room Document

Service by Members of Congress on National Commission on Neighborhoods

The document discusses the question of whether service by a State official as a member of the National Commission on Neighborhoods would constitute holding an office under the authority of the United States. The conclusion reached is that it would not be construed as holding an office under the Federal Constitution. The document also presents a concise summary of the questions presented for review, including the discussion of whether holding positions on certain commissions constituted holding office within the meaning of the Constitution.

June 2, 1977