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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES AS A COOPERATIVE. MEMBERSHIP IS COMPRISED OF THOSE INDIVIDUALS AND BUSINESSES THAT USE THE ORGANIZATION'S SERVICES. THERE ARE NO CLASSES OF MEMBERSHIP. EACH MEMBER HAS ONE VOTE.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>ACCOUNTING PERSONNEL REVIEW THE 990 FOR ACCURACY BEFORE FURNISHING IT TO THE MANAGER AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THEIR APPROVAL.</Explanation>
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