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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6</Identifier>
        <Explanation>Members consist of three 501(c)(12) tax exempt generation and transmission cooperatives - Sam Rayburn Electric G&amp;T, Tex-La Electric G&amp;T, and Northeast Texas Electric G&amp;T.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a</Identifier>
        <Explanation>Each of the three respective members appoints representation to the governing body of the organization.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b</Identifier>
        <Explanation>The member appointed governing body with representation from each member cooperative has the authority to approve decisions and govern the organization.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>The board of directors determines whether the Form 990 will be reviewed by all directors, an existing committee, or a special committee appointed for such purpose prior to filing. Once the return is completed, it is provided to the directors or the committee responsible for reviewing. Employees of the cooperative responsible for filing are available to respond to questions or provide background as needed. Once the directors responsible for reviewing the Form 990 are satisfied it is complete, the return is filed. Subsequently, the return is made avaialbe to all directors for their review.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Annually each director must complete and sign a conflict of interest statement disclosing any known conflicts of interest. The governing body reviews these statements and is responsible for enforcing the policy.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The cooperative's governing documents, conflicts of interest policy and financial statements are available to the public by submitting a written request to the cooperative.</Explanation>
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