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        <ExplanationTxt>FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY IS OWNED BY THE PROPERTY OWNERS (MEMBERS) THAT IT SERVES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FRUITLAND MUTUAL WATER COMPANY RESERVES THE SOLE DISCRETION TO DETERMINE WHETHER AN EMPLOYEE HAS ENGAGED, OR IS PROPOSING TO ENGAGE IN AN ACTIVITY OR EMPLOYMENT SITUATION WHICH CONSTITUTES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH THEIR EMPLOYMENT DUTIES AT THE COMPANY.</ExplanationTxt>
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