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        <Explanation>The Yampa Valley Electric Association Inc is a member owned cooperative The Chairman of the Board of Directors appoints a nominating committee formed from Yampa Valleys member owners The nominating committee brings their nominations for Board of Director positions to the member owners at the annual meeting The member owners cast their ballots to elect the Board of Directors during the annual meeting</Explanation>
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