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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The purpose of the conflict of interest policy is to protect the interests of AFRICAN AMERICAN MAYORS ASSOCIATIONS, INC. (AAMA)Violations of the Conflict of Interest Policy. If the governing board or committee has reasonable cause to believe a member has failed o disclose actual or possible conflicts of interests, it shall inform the member of the basis for such belief and afford the member an opportunity to explain the alleged failure to disclose.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Association received a grant to conduct a needs assessment in a minimum of three (3) geographically diverse cities. The assessment will identify growth industries and skill and training gaps in cities and offer guidance to the cities including the following: a) A comprehensive snalysis of each citys existing education and training resources and needs; b) An analysis of trends related to the risk of unemployment due to automation, nonstandard and unpredictable work hours (gig economy); c) An assessment of job growth and loss as well as company, factory, and plant opening and closings; and d) An analysis of opportunities for industry growth.</ExplanationTxt>
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