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        <ExplanationTxt>THE "MEMBERS" ARE THE FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY, WHO ARE COMPRISED OF ANY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE MADE, FOR THE PRIOR FISCAL YEAR, A CONTRIBUTION OF MONEY OR PROPERTY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE LIBRARY'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND OPERATIONAL POLICIES ARE POSTED ON THE LIBRARY'S WEBSITE. THE LIBRARY'S BYLAWS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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