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        <Explanation>BY-LAWS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE COOPERATIVE'S HEADQUARTERS. THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PUBLISHED IN THE RURALITE PUBLICATION.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>MEMBERS VOTE TO APPROVE CHANGES IN THE BYLAWS AND TO ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</Explanation>
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