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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN A STATEMENT OF BOARD MEMBER RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTIONS FOR LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, INC. SEE SAMPLE BELOW: THE LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY FOUNDATION, INC. WAS INCORPORATED IN JUNE 1998 FOR THE PURPOSE OF ACCEPTING, HOLDING, AND MANAGING SIGNIFICANT PRIVATE FINANCIAL GIFTS DESIGNATED TO SUPPORT THE PROGRAMS, SPECIAL NEEDS, AND OTHER ENHANCEMENTS OF THE LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. IN CONFORMANCE WITH THAT PURPOSE, INDIVIDUALS ARE ELECTED TO SERVE VOLUNTARILY AS MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORSHIP IS A GENEROUS AND SELFLESS ACT OF PUBLIC SERVICE REQUIRING COMMITMENT, ENGAGEMENT, AND DEDICATION TO THE MISSION OF LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. CONSISTENT WITH THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION, MEMBERS OF THE LIT FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE EXPECTED TO EXERCISE DUE DILIGENCE TO THE BOARD BY DEVOTING: TIME BECOME FAMILIAR WITH KEY ASPECTS OF THE INSTITUTE AND FOUNDATION INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ITS MISSION, GOVERNANCE, FINANCES, AND STRATEGIC PLANS. BECOME VIGOROUS ADVOCATES FOR THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION; HAVE A WILLINGNESS TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF THE INSTITUTE THROUGH VOLUNTARY PARTICIPATION AT A LEVEL COMMENSURATE WITH MEMBERSHIP ON AN ACTIVE BOARD. MAINTAIN SOME PRESENCE AT LIT AND FOUNDATION FUNCTIONS AND EVENTS (E.G. COMMENCEMENT) THAT ARE INTEGRAL PARTS OF THE LIFE OF THE INSTITUTE. BECOME VIGOROUS ADVOCATES FOR THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION AND SEEK QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS TO JOIN AND ASSIST THE BOARD IN ITS MISSION. DEVOTE THE NECESSARY TIME, ATTENTION, AND PREPARATION TO FUNCTION EFFECTIVELY AS AN ACTIVE AND EFFECTIVE BOARD. SERVE ON ONE OR MORE BOARD COMMITTEES; ATTEND NEW TRUSTEE ORIENTATION, COMMITTEE MEETINGS, BOARD MEETINGS, AND RETREATS AS NECESSARY. TALENT BE ALERT FOR OPPORTUNITIES TO PROMOTE THE PURPOSE, GOALS, AND OBJECTIVES OF THE FOUNDATION. CAPITALIZE ON THOSE OPPORTUNITIES ESPECIALLY WHERE THE POTENTIAL EXISTS FOR SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE AND ITS PROGRAMS. PARTICIPATE IN THE FOUNDATION'S EFFORTS TO IDENTIFY, CULTIVATE, AND SOLICIT POTENTIAL DONORS AND IN PROVIDING STEWARDSHIP FOR GIFTS RECEIVED. TREASURE COMMIT TO PERSONAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF THE INSTITUTE THROUGH THE FOUNDATION AT A LEVEL THAT WILL INSPIRE OTHERS TO EMULATE THAT SUPPORT. WORK WITH FOUNDATION STAFF IN SECURING FINANCIAL SUPPORT FROM OTHERS. ETHICS EXEMPLIFY THE HIGHEST STANDARDS OF ETHICAL BEHAVIOR ACTING STRICTLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAWS. COMPLY WITH ALL REGULATIONS AND POLICIES APPLICABLE TO TRUSTEES OF PUBLIC COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN TEXAS. COMPLY WITH ALL APPROVED LIT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, INCLUDING CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. MAINTAIN THE CONFIDENTIALITY OF MATTERS NOT PUBLIC UNDER THE TEXAS OPEN MEETINGS ACT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>UPON REQUEST AT FOUNDATION OFFICE AT LAMAR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR YEAR ACCRUED SCHLARSHIPS -111,745</ExplanationTxt>
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