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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS AND STAFF SIGN A NEW CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT EACH YEAR AT THE ANNUAL BOARD RETREAT. NEW MEMBERS SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTERST STATEMENT AT TIME OF INSTALLATION AND EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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