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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A NOMINATION COMMITTEE WHICH IS MADE UP OF MEMBERSFROM THE ORGANIZATION. THIS COMMITTEE HAS VOTING POWER TO NOMINATE MEMBERSOF THE ORGANIZATIONS GOVERNING BOARD</ExplanationTxt>
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