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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The board of directors may adopt a Conflict of Interest Form that will be provided to all Directors for review and execution, and which will become a part of FloridaWest's official records. The fact of the relationship or interest is disclosed to or is otherwise known by the board, members, or board committee, that authorizes, approves, or ratifies the contract or transaction by a vote or consent sufficient for that purpose without counting the votes or consents of the interested directors.</ExplanationTxt>
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