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        <ExplanationTxt>The form 990 is presented to the Councils Executive Committee for approval prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Council has a strong conflict of interest policy defined in its bylaws. The policy is designed to insure that directors do not, directly or indirectly, receive personal economic benefit from any Council transactions unless that transaction is approved by the Councils Executive Committee. Contracts for services are regularly reviewed to insure compliance with this policy.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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