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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MEMBERS NOMINATE AND ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BOARD. THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED TO A THREE YEAR TERM WITH A ROTATING SCHEDULE SO THAT EACH YEAR ONE-THIRD OF THE BOARD SEATS ARE UP FOR ELECTION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE BUSINESS MANAGER AND THEN REVIEWED AND SIGNED BY THE TREASURER. THE TREASURER REPORTS TO THE BOARD THAT THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR THEIR INSPECTION, IF THEY DESIRE TO DO SO.</ExplanationTxt>
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