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        <ExplanationTxt>VOLUNTEER ENERGY COOPERATIVE HAS 119,284 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 OR THE CEO 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>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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