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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Part X, Line 2-Text in footnote regarding FIN 48 (ASC 740)</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Association has not identified any uncertain income tax positions that would jeopardize its tax-exempt status. The Associations income tax returns are subject to review and examination by federal authorities. With few exceptions, the tax returns essentially remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Board of Directors are elected by a vote of at least 25 members.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing body decisions Part VI line 7b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Changes in by-laws and disposal of over 10% of assets at one time must be approved by the members.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>No review was or will be conducted by directors of the cooperative. The 990 is reviewed and approved by the general manager and financial accountant of the cooperative before it is transmitted to the IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Each member is given a book of Articles of Incorporation, by-laws and statement of non-discrimination. In addition, each year all members are mailed a booklet with the year-end financials to be reported on at the annual meeting.</ExplanationTxt>
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