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        <ExplanationTxt>Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes (ASC 740) clarifies the accounting for uncertainty in income taxes recognized in an enterprises financial statements. Management has analyzed the tax positions taken by the Council and has concluded that as of December 31, 2023 there are no uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken that would require the recognition of a liability or disclosure in the financial statements. The Council recognizes accrued interest and penalties associated with uncertain tax provisions, if any, when paid. There were no income tax-related interest and penalties recorded for the year ended December 31, 2023. The income tax returns of the Council for December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020 are subject to examination by the IRS and other taxing authorities, generally for three years after they were filed.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Policy is to present Form 990 to the full Board of Trustees including significant schedules. Each member of the Board will receive a copy of Form 990 prior to the submission of the form to the Internal Revenue Service. Form 990 will not be filed until a majority of the members of the Board have reviewed the completed Form 990.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Board members are required to disclose annually in writing to the entire board if they, or any member of their immediate families, or any organization with which they are affiliated, presently transact business with any entity that might reasonably be expected to cause a conflict of interest relative to the Council.</ExplanationTxt>
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