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        <ExplanationTxt>The Cooperative's bylaws and rules and regulations are made available on our website. Governing documents, conflicts of interest policy(s), and financial statements are available to our members upon request. Summarized financial information is published annually in the Tennessee Magazine.</ExplanationTxt>
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