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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FEDERAL FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY OUR OUTSIDE PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE SECRETARY/EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IF CHANGES ARE REQUIRED, THESE ARE PROCESSED BEFORE PROVIDING A COPY TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR REVIEW. A COPY OF THE FORM IS PROVIDED TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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