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        <ExplanationTxt>ACTIVE MEMBERS CONSIST OF FIRMS ENGAGED IN THE BUSINESS OF SERVICING ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONIC AND/OR MECHANICAL APPARTUS. THE FIRMS MUST BE IN BUSINESS AT LEAST ONE YEAR AND HAVE AT LEAST TWO FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES TO QUALIFY FOR MEMBERSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC ON ITS WEBSITE. THER CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS PART OF THE STANDING RULES AND IS AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD VIA THE BOARD PORTAL AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS AN AUDIT COMMITTEE THAT ASSUMES RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDIT.</ExplanationTxt>
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