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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW FULL SET OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 FOR APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO DECLARE AND MODIFY THEIR CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION ON A REGULAR BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN SCHEDULED MEETINGS REVIEW AND SUBMIT COMPENSATION PACKAGES FOR THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IN SCHEDULED MEETINGS REVIEW AND AGREE UPON THE SALARIES OF STAFF EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BUSINESS FINANCIAL REPORTS AND HISTORICAL FORMS 990 ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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