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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH MEMBER OF THE COOPERATIVE SHALL BE ENTITLED TO VOTE IN THE ELECTION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD CONSISTS OF 7 DIRECTORS WHO ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERSHIP TO SERVE MEMBERS BY RESPONDING TO AND SUPPORTING MEMBER NEEDS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DOES NOT HAVE COMMITTEES WITH BROAD AUTHORITY TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE GOVERNING BODY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MANAGEMENT AND PAID PREPARER REVIEW DRAFTS OF FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING. A COPY OF THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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