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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR REVIEW AND COMMENTS PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS SENT ELECTRONICALLY TO BOARD MEMBERS ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION FOR ALL KEY EMPLOYEES AND OFFICERS ARE REVIEWED BY AN INDEPENDENT PARTY/CONSULTANT. COMPARABILITY DATA WAS OBTAINED AND AN ANALYSIS WAS PERFORMED BEFORE A FINAL DECISION IS MADE ON COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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