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AS SUCH, THE COUNCIL HAS AMENDED ITS 2022 990 FORM TO IMPROVE THE ACCURACY AND TRANSPARENCY OF REPORTING AS FOLLOWS: PART I, LINE 1 WAS REVISED TO MATCH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL PART I, LINE 3 WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AS OF THE END OF THE YEAR AS 8 INSTEAD OF 7 PART I, LINE 4 WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT NUMBER OF INDEPENDENT VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AS OF THE END OF THE YEAR AS 8 INSTEAD OF 7 PART I, LINE 6 WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT ESTIMATE OF VOLUNTEERS DURING THE YEAR AS 8 INSTEAD OF 0 PART I, LINE 8 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO $125,000 FROM $11,413,342 PART I, LINE 9 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE TO $11,288,342 FROM $0 PART I LINE 15 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF SALARIES, OTHER COMPENSATION, EMPLOYEE BENEFITS TO $3,066,760 FROM $2,965,715 PART I LINE 17 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF OTHER EXPENSES TO $4,190,000 FROM $4,260,967 PART I LINE 18 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL EXPENSES TO $7,306,760 FROM $7,276,682 PART I LINE 19 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE LESS EXPENSES TO $4,106,582 FROM $4,136,660 PART I LINE 21 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL LIABILITIES TO $4,855,837 FROM $4,825,313 PART I LINE 22 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE AMOUNT OF NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES TO $9,327,654 FROM $9,358,178 PART III, LINE 1 WAS REVISED TO MATCH THE MISSION STATEMENT OF THE COUNCIL PART III, LINE 4A WAS REVISED TO BETTER COMMUNICATE THE PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THE COUNCIL. THE AMOUNTS PREVIOUSLY DISCLOSED FOR EXPENSES AND GRANTS WERE IN ACCURATE AND THUS REMOVED AS THEY WERE NOT REQUIRED. PART IV, LINE 2 WAS CORRECTED TO ANSWER YES PART IV, LINE 11E WAS CORRECTED TO ANSWER YES AND THEREFORE SCHEDULE D PART X WAS COMPLETED PART IV, LINE 14A WAS CORRECTED TO ANSWER YES AND THEREFORE SCHEDULE F PARTS I AND IV WERE COMPLETED PART IV, LINE 14B WAS CORRECTED TO ANSWER YES AND THEREFORE SCHEDULE F PARTS I AND IV WERE COMPLETED PART V, LINE 1A WAS REVISED TO 7 FROM 1099S ISSUED FROM 22 PART V, LINE 6A WAS REVISED TO YES FROM NO PART V, LINE 6B WAS ANSWERED YES PART V, LINE 15 WAS CORRECTED TO ANSWER YES AND THEREFORE THE COUNCIL HAS PREPARED A FORM 4720, SCHEDULE N PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1A WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AS OF THE END OF THE YEAR AS 8 INSTEAD OF 7 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 1B WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT NUMBER OF VOTING MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY AS OF THE END OF THE YEAR AS 8 INSTEAD OF 7 PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6 WAS CORRECTED TO YES AND A DESCRIPTION OF THE TYPES OF MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL WAS ADDED TO SCHEDULE O PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11A WAS CORRECTED TO NO PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE DESCRIPTION IN SCHEDULE O OF THE PROCESS USED BY THE COUNCIL TO REVIEW THIS FORM 990 WAS CORRECTED PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12B WAS CORRECTED TO NO PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C WAS CORRECTED TO NO PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 13 WAS CORRECTED TO NO PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE SCHEDULE O DESCRIPTION WAS UPDATED TO CLARIFY THE PROCESS OF REVIEW OF THE COMPENSATION OF THE CEO PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15B WAS CORRECTED TO NO PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 17 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE STATES WHERE THIS FORM 990 IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED TO NONE FROM DC PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 20 WAS UPDATED TO REFLECT THE CORRECT PERSON WHO POSSESSES THE BOOKS PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 1 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE OFFICER'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $25,197 FROM $0 PART VII, COLUMN A, LINE 2 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S NAME AND TITLE TO SENATOR CORY GARDNER, POLITICAL ADVISOR PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 2 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $6,750 FROM $0 PART VII, COLUMN A, LINE 3 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S TITLE TO US GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ADVISOR PART VII, COLUMN D, LINE 3 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S REPORTABLE COMPENSATION FROM THE COUNCIL TO $295,000 FROM $292,000 PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 3 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $18,877 FROM $0 PART VII, COLUMN A, LINE 4 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S TITLE TO WEB3 ADVISOR PART VII, COLUMN C, LINE 4 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S POSITION TO KEY EMPLOYEE FROM HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 4 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE KEY EMPLOYEE'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $15,218 FROM $0 PART VII, COLUMN A, LINE 5 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE OFFICER'S NAME TO ANNIE DIZON FROM CECILLE ANN DIZON PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 5 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE OFFICER'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $24,432 FROM $0 PART VII, COLUMN A, LINE 6 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S TITLE TO DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 6 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $6,935 FROM $0 PART VII, COLUMN A, LINE 7 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S TITLE TO EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT PART VII, COLUMN F, LINE 7 WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE HIGHEST COMPENSATED EMPLOYEE'S ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $6,091 FROM $0 PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN D, LINE 1B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE SUBTOTAL OF REPORTABLE COMPENSATION TO $2,807,538 FROM $2,804,538 PART VII, SECTION A, COLUMN F, LINE 1B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE SUBTOTAL OF ESTIMATED OTHER COMPENSATION TO $103,500 FROM $0 PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR TARGETED VICTORY LLC TO COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSULTING PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN C WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE COMPENSATION PAID TO TARGETED VICTORY LLC TO $632,571 FROM $674,150 PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR HEIDRICK &amp; STRUGGLES TO EXECUTIVE RECRUITING FROM CONSULTING PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN C WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE COMPENSATION PAID TO HEIDRICK 7 STRUGGLES TO $494,812 FROM $318,014 PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR WILMERHALE TO REGULATORY ADVICE FROM LEGAL PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR CHRISTOFF &amp; CO LLC TO MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS FROM CONSULTING PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 1, COLUMN B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES FOR COVINGTON &amp; BURLING LLP TO LOBBYING AND ADVOCACY FROM LEGAL PART VII, SECTION B, LINE 2 WAS CORRECTED TO 12 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTORS WHO RECEIVED MORE THAN $100,000 IN COMPENSATION FROM 11 PART VIII, LINE 1B WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT MEMBERSHIP DUES CONTRIBUTIONS TO $0 FROM $11,413,342 PART VIII, LINE 1F WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT ALL OTHER CONTRIBUTIONS TO $125,000 FROM $0 PART VIII, LINE 1H WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS TO $125,000 FROM $11,413,342 PART VIII, LINE 2A WAS MODIFIED TO REPORT RELATED OR EXEMPT FUNCTION MEMBERSHIP DUES TO BUSINESS CODE TO 900099 OF $11,288,342 FROM $0 PART VIII, LINE 2G PROGRAM SERVICE REVENUE WAS UPDATED TO CORRECT THE TOTAL TO $11,288,342 FROM $0 PART VIII, COLUMN B TOTAL RELATED OR EXEMPT FUNCTION REVENUE WAS CORRECTED TO $11,288,342 FROM $0 PART IX, COLUMNS B, C, AND D WERE REMOVED SINCE THEY WERE INACCURATE AND NOT REQUIRED PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 5 THE AMOUNT OF COMPENSATION OF CURRENT OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES WAS CORRECTED TO $1,636,557 FROM $1,352,961 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 7 THE AMOUNT OF OTHER SALARIES AND WAGES WAS CORRECTED TO $1,281,187 FROM $1,499,936 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 8 THE AMOUNT OF PENSION PLAN ACCRUALS AND CONTRIBUTIONS WAS CORRECTED TO $14,053 FROM $4,400 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 9 THE AMOUNT OF OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFITS WAS CORRECTED TO $37,940 FROM $524 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 10 THE AMOUNT OF PAYROLL TAXES WAS CORRECTED TO $97,023 FROM $107,894 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 11B THE AMOUNT OF LEGAL FEES FOR SERVICES WAS CORRECTED TO $541,809 FROM $522,567 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 11C THE AMOUNT OF ACCOUNTING FEES FOR SERVICES WAS CORRECTED TO $48,658 FROM $48,070 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 11D THE AMOUNT OF LOBBYING FEES FOR SERVICES WAS CORRECTED TO $59,817 FROM $450,096 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 11G THE AMOUNT OF OTHER FEES FOR SERVICES WAS CORRECTED TO $1,672,516 FROM $2,105,697 AND THE CORRESPONDING DETAIL WAS CORRECTED ON SCHEDULE O PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 12 THE AMOUNT OF ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION WAS CORRECTED TO $1,040,154 FROM $4,700 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 13 THE AMOUNT OF OFFICE EXPENSES WAS CORRECTED TO $29,781 FROM $232,853 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 14 THE AMOUNT OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY WAS CORRECTED TO $202,590 FROM $0</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>990, B AMENDED RETURN EXPLANATION CONTINUED</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 17 THE AMOUNT OF TRAVEL WAS CORRECTED TO $212,857 FROM $311,796 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 19 THE AMOUNT OF CONFERENCES, CONVENTIONS, AND MEETINGS WAS CORRECTED TO $311,325 FROM $0 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 23 THE AMOUNT OF INSURANCE WAS CORRECTED TO $15,015 FROM $103,041 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 24A CONTRACT LABOR WAS REMOVED AND THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE APPROPRIATE LINE 1-23 FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 24B SPONSORSHIPS WAS REMOVED AND THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE APPROPRIATE LINE 1-23 FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 24C MEALS WAS REMOVED AND THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE APPROPRIATE LINE 1-23 FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 24D DUES &amp; SUBSCRIPTIONS WAS REMOVED AND THE EXPENSES INCLUDED IN THE APPROPRIATE LINE 1-23 FOR THE EXPENSES INCURRED PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 24E THE AMOUNT OF ALL OTHER EXPENSES WAS CORRECTED TO $30,524 FROM $6,732 PART IX, COLUMN A, LINE 25 THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES WAS CORRECTED TO $7,306,760 FROM $7,276,682 PART X, LINE 25, COLUMN B THE AMOUNT OF OTHER LIABILITIES WAS CORRECTED TO $30,524 FROM $0 PART X, LINE 26, COLUMN B THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL LIABILITIES WAS CORRECTED TO $4,855,837 FROM $4,825,313 PART X, LINE 29, COLUMN B THE AMOUNT OF CAPITAL STOCK WAS CORRECTED TO $0 FROM $9,358,178 PART X, LINE 31, COLUMN B THE AMOUNT OF RETAINED EARNINGS WAS CORRECTED TO $9,327,654 FROM $0 PART X, LINE 32, COLUMN B THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL NET ASSETS WAS CORRECTED TO $9,327,654 FROM $9,358,178 PART X, LINE 33, COLUMN B THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS WAS CORRECTED TO $14,183,491 FROM $14,183,491 PART XI, LINE 2 THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL EXPENSES WAS CORRECTED TO $7,306,760 FROM $7,276,682 PART XI, LINE 3 THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE LESS EXPENSES WAS CORRECTED TO $4,106,582 FROM $4,136,660 PART XI, LINE 9 THE AMOUNT OF OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS WAS CORRECTED TO -$461 FROM $0 AND THE CORRESPONDING DESCRIPTION WAS ADDED TO SCHEDULE O PART XI, LINE 10 THE AMOUNT OF NET ASSETS OR FUND BALANCES WAS CORRECTED TO $9,327,654 FROM $9,358,178 SCHEDULE C, PART III-B, LINE 1 THE AMOUNT OF DUES, ASSESSMENTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS FROM MEMBERS WAS CORRECTED TO $11,288,342 FROM $450,096 SCHEDULE C, PART III-B, LINE 2A THE AMOUNT OF CURRENT YEAR SECTION 162(E) NONDEDUCTIBLE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES WAS CORRECTED TO $90,148 FROM $450,096 SCHEDULE C, PART III-B, LINE 2C THE AMOUNT OF TOTAL YEAR SECTION 162(E) NONDEDUCTIBLE LOBBYING EXPENDITURES WAS CORRECTED TO $90,148 FROM $450,096 SCHEDULE C, PART III-B, LINE 4 THE AMOUNT OF REASONABLE ESTIMATE OF NONDEDUCTIBLE LOBYBING EXPENDITURES TO BE CARRIED OVER TO THE NEXT YEAR WAS CORRECTED TO $90,148 FROM $0 SCHEDULE D, PART X WAS COMPLETED WHEN IT WAS PREVIOUSLY OMITTED SCHEDULE F, PART I WAS COMPLETED WHEN IT WAS PREVIOUSLY OMITTED SCHEDULE F, PART IV WAS COMPLETED WHEN IT WAS PREVIOUSLY OMITTED SCHEDULE I, PART II, LINE 2 NUMBER OF SECTION 501(C)(3) AND GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATIONS LISTED IN LINE 1 TABLE WAS CORRECTED TO 1 FROM 0 SCHEDULE I, PART IV WAS MODIFIED TO INCLUDE A DESCRIPTION OF THE COUNCIL'S PROCEDURES FOR MONITORING THE USE OF GRANT FUNDS SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A WAS MODIFIED TO CHECK THE BOXES FOR HOUSING ALLOWANCE AND SOCIAL CLUB DUES SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1B WAS ANSWERED YES SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 2 WAS ANSWERED YES SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3 WAS MODIFIED TO CHECK THE BOXES FOR WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1 COLUMN (B)(I) BASE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $916,283 FROM $1,145,353 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1 COLUMN (B)(II) BONUS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $229,070 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1 COLUMN (C) RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $9,375 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS WAS CORRECTED TO $15,822 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 1, COLUMN (E) TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $1,170,550 FROM $1,145,353 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 2, COLUMN A, THE NAME AND TITLE WAS CHANGED TO SENATOR CORY GARDNER, POLITICAL ADVISOR SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 2, COLUMN (C) RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $6,750 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 2, COLUMN (E) TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $674,957 FROM $668,207 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN A, THE TITLE WAS CHANGED TO US GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ADVISOR SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (B)(I) BASE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $295,000 FROM $292,000 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (C) RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $3,375 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS WAS CORRECTED TO $15,502 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 3, COLUMN (E) TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $313,877 FROM $292,000 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 4, COLUMN A, THE TITLE WAS CHANGED TO WEB3 ADVISOR SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 4, COLUMN (C) RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $3,938 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 4, COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS WAS CORRECTED TO $11,280 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 4, COLUMN (E) TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $233,968 FROM $218,750 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN A, THE NAME WAS CHANGED TO ANNIE DIZON SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN (B)(I) BASE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $166,086 FROM $207,608 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN (B)(II) BONUS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $41,522 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN (C) RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $1,875 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS WAS CORRECTED TO $22,557 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 5, COLUMN (E) TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $232,040 FROM $207,608 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 6, COLUMN A, THE TITLE WAS CHANGED TO DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 6, COLUMN (B)(I) BASE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $128,766 FROM $163,766 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 6, COLUMN (B)(II) BONUS AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $35,000 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 6, COLUMN (C) RETIREMENT AND OTHER DEFERRED COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $1,500 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 6, COLUMN (D) NONTAXABLE BENEFITS WAS CORRECTED TO $5,435 FROM $0 SCHEDULE J, PART II, LINE 6, COLUMN (E) TOTAL COMPENSATION WAS CORRECTED TO $170,701 FROM $163,766 SCHEDULE J, PART III, SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION WAS ADDED TO EXPLAIN THE BOXES CHECKED IN SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COUNCIL HAS 5 TIERS OF MEMBERSHIP THAT INCLUDE BENEFITS OF ACCESS TO EVENTS, BRIEFINGS, CONSULTATIONS AND WORKING GROUPS. MEMBERSHIP IS BY INVITATION ONLY. SOME MEMBERS CAN VOTE ON STRATEGIC PRIORITIES AND HOLD A SEAT ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO THE OUTSOURCED ACCOUNTANT, COO, CEO, AND BOARD CHAIR OR TREASURER FOR REVIEW BEFORE BEING FINALIZED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION OF THE CEO IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION OF STAFF IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE TEAM.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE COUNCIL MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>RECRUITING 348,533. ADVOCACY 310,279. RESEARCH 324,755. GLOBAL POLICY CONSULTING 283,258. POLLING 152,300. PUBLIC POLICY 91,506. TEMPORARY EMPLOYEE 46,127. LIVESTREAM SERVICES 30,000. HR CONSULTING 21,898. OTHER 63,860.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9:</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>LOSS ON EXCHANGE RATE -446.</ExplanationTxt>
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