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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH SEED GROWER DISTRICT SHALL NOMINATE A DIRECTOR FOR THAT DISTRICT. ELECTIONS SHALL TAKE PLACE AT THE ANNUAL SEED GROWERS MEETING AND OTHER NOMINATIONS MAY BE MADE FROM THE FLOOR. SECRET BALLOTS SHALL BE USED IF MORE THAN ONE GROWER IS NOMINATED FROM A DISTRICT. THE PRESIDENT SHALL APPOINT A COMMITTEE OF THREE TO ACT AS TELLERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND APPROVES THEM BEFORE ISSURANCE. THE FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE BOARD BEFORE SUBMISSION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS ANNUALLY TO ENGAGE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS TO PERFORM REVIEW SERVICES AND PREPARATION OF THE FORM 990 TAX RETURN. PUBLIC CAN ACCESS FORM 990 FILED WITH THE IRS. ANYONE REQUESTING A FINANCIAL STATEMENTS CAN OPTAIN A COPY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART IX, LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>FIELD INSPECTIONS 83,862 0 0 OFFICIAL SEED CERTIFYING DUES 8,721 0 0 TAGS AND SEALS 2,664 0 0 INVESTMENT MANAGMENT FEES 0 5,418 0 TOTAL 95,247 5,418 0</ExplanationTxt>
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