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        <ExplanationTxt>The Association has members who pay dues annually.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Chairman of the Board, the President, the Vice Chairman of the Board, the Vice Presidents (both Functional and At-Large), and the Regional Presidents are elected at the Annual Membership Assembly.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization's bylaws are available through NDTA's own website. All other documents are provided upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization's bylaws are available through NDTA's own website. All other documents are provided upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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