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        <Identifier>Part XII, Line 4b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part XII, Line 4b: Other revenue amounts included on 990 but not included in F/S</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>patronage capital retired $500000 $0</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Part X</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Part X : FIN48 Footnote</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>financial accounting standards board codification section 740 requires recognition, measurement and disclosure of uncertain tax positions. the cooperative currently accounts for uncertain tax positions based on the estimated likelihood of assessment and has not determined that any tax positions require an accrual based on current standards of accounting. for federal income tax purposes the tax returns essentially remain open for possible examination for a period of three years afer the date on which those returns are filed.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19: Other Organization Documents Publicly Available</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The cooperative's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public by submitting a written request to the cooperative.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b: Compensation Review and Approval Process for Officers and Key Employees</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The organization has a certified public accountant compile comparability data for salary information for all employees. The compensation committee of the organization utilizes this data along with other information to set and approve annual salaries.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a: Compensation Review &amp; Approval Process - CEO, Top Management</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The organization has a certified public accountant compile comparability data for salary information for all employees. The compensation committee of the organization utilizes this data along with other information to set and approve annual salaries.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c: Explanation of Monitoring and Enforcement of Conflicts</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Annually each director must complete and sign a conflict of interest statement disclosing any known conflicts of interest. The governing body reviews these statements and is responsible for enforcing the policy.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b: Form 990 Review Process</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Board of Directors determines whether the Form 990 will be reviewed by all directors, an existing committee, or a special committee appointed for such prupose prior to filing. Once the return is completed, it is provided to the directors or the committee responsible for reviewing. Employees of the cooperative responsible for filing are available to respond to questions or provide background as needed. Once the directors responsbiel for reviewing the Form 990 are satisfied it is complete and accurate, the return is filed. Subsequently, the return is made available to all directors for their review.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 7b: Describe Decisions of Governing Body Approval by Members or Shareholders</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The governing body with represenation from each member cooperative has the authority to approve decisions and govern the organization.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Each of the seven respective members appoints representation to the governing body of the organization consisting of the General Manager of each member and 1 director. this governing body then represents each member.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Members consist of seven 501(C)(12) tax exempt distribution cooperatives - Cherokee County Electric, Deep East Texas Electric, Jasper-Newton Electric, Houston County Electric, Rusk County Electric, Sam Houston Electric, and Wood County Electric.</Explanation>
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