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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DISCLOSE TO THE BOARD ANY SITUATION OR TRANSACTION IN WHICH THE DIRECTOR IS INVOLVED WHICH VIOLATES OR COULD APPEAR TO VIOLATE THE INTENT OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL REPORTS - CFC FORM 7 AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE COOPERATIVE HEADQUARTER OFFICE LOCATED IN ASHLAND, MONTANA.</ExplanationTxt>
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