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        <ExplanationTxt>ADAMS ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE IS AN ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE THAT DELIVERS ELECTRICITY TO THE MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE. THE MEMBERS ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHICH IS THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE COOPERATIVE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL MEMBERS OF THE CORPORATION RECEIVE ONE VOTE WITH RESPECT TO SELECTING THE CORPORATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD HAS MONTHLY MEETINGS AND AN ANNUAL MEETING THAT IS OPEN TO THE ENTIRE MEMBERSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
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