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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COOPERATIVE'S PURCHASING POLICY REQUIRES ALL BIDS FOR EQUIPMENT, MATERIAL, AND CONTRACT LABOR THAT EXCEEDS 25,000 TO BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS WOULD INCLUDE A MULIT-YEAR CONTRACT THAT EXCEEDS 25,000.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE HAS 123,380 MEMBERS TO WHOM IT PROVIDES ELECTRICITY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MEMBERS OF VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE ELECT THE BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY THROUGH A DEMOCRATIC PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM THAT PREPARES THE FORM WILL REVIEW THE ORGANIZATION'S FORM 990 WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS SUBMITTED TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE FORM IS SENT OUT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE VICE PRESIDENTS, AND THE AREA MANAGERS TO COMPLETE AND SIGN EACH YEAR. ALSO, ANY MAJOR PURCHASES OF 10,000.00 OR MORE MUST BE APPROVED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DETERMINES THE COMPENSATION FOR THE OFFICERS OF VEC ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE OFFICERS DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION FOR THE REST OF THE STAFF.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST TO THE LOCAL OFFICE. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO.</ExplanationTxt>
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