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        <Explanation>GHI'S VOTING MEMBERS HAVE AUTHORITY TO AMEND GHI'S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ALL BOARD MEMBERS WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND PROVIDE COMMENT BEFORE A FINAL DRAFT IS PREPARED AND FILED WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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