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        <Explanation>OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ALTHOUGH THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES, ANY INCOME DERIVED FROM UNRELATED BUSINESS ACTIVITIES IS SUBJECT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FILING FEDERAL INCOME TAX FORM 990-T AND A TAX LIABILITY MAY BE DETERMINED IN THESE ACTIVITIES. HOWEVER, NONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES WERE SUBJECT TO THIS TAX IN FY12. THE ORGANIZATION BELIEVES THAT IT HAS APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND AS SUCH DOES NOT HAVE ANY UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS T</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>for review via a private Board website.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Conflict of interest is monitored through disclosures and/or</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>knowledge gained through other means.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Upon request.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>All members of the governing body are elected by the</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Any bylaw changes must be approved by the voting members.</Explanation>
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