SB437

Amends the East-West Center's powers and duties to enhance its operations and governance.

The bill amends the East-West Center's powers and duties to include adopting, amending, and repealing bylaws, holding copyright, and seeking, receiving, and accepting funds from public and private sources. It also allows the Center to enter into contracts, agreements, and other arrangements with various entities, and to establish an international advisory board. The Center can collect fees and other charges for its programs, facilities, services, and educational products. The bill ensures the Center's meetings for adopting, amending, and repealing bylaws are open to the public.