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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ASSOCIATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC AND CERTAIN PORTIONS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE ORGANIZATION'S BUSINESS BOOK WHICH IS AVAILABLE ON THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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