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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL PATRONS WHO RECEIVE ELECTRIC SERVICE FROM LACLEDE ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ARE VOTING MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE. THESE MEMBERS ELECT THE MEMBERS OF THE LACLEDE ELECTRIC BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE COOPERATIVE'S ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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