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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE ORGANIZATION DO NOT HAVE ANY AUTHORITY TO ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY OR TO MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S OPERATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>FORM 990 IS DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS FOR REVIEW PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR WHO OVERSEES ORGANIZATION'S FINANCES AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW FORM 990 IN DETAIL BEFORE IT IS SIGNED AND FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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