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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER REVIEW THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN WITH THE IRS. ALL OTHER BOARD MEMBERS HAVE ACCCESS TO REVIEW THE RETURN, IF THEY SO CHOOSE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY SIGNS A WRITTEN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT REGARDING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND BEGINS EACH MEETING WITH A CALL TO REVEAL ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT MAY HAVE ARISEN SINCE THE PREVIOUS MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>SOME DOCUMENTS ARE PUBLISHED ON OUR WEBSITE AND DISTRIBUTED AT ANNUAL MEETINGS. ALL POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST MADE TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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