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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ARE PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE 990 TO REVIEW AND APPROVE PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS AND MANAGEMENT ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST IMMEDIATELY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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