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        <ExplanationTxt>ANY PERSON WISHING TO REVIEW THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY REQUEST THE SAME BY CONTACTING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE REQUESTED DOCUMENTS ARE THEN PROVIDED TO THE REQUESTING PARTY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME.</ExplanationTxt>
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