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        <ExplanationTxt>ISM'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE ONLINE AT WWW.INSTITUTEFORSUPPLYMANAGEMENT.ORG OR BY REQUEST. THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCIALS, FORM 990 AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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