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        <ExplanationTxt>THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF BUSINESS OFFICER AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER AND MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD DELEGATED POWERS SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED, READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREES TO COMPLY WITH THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD OF DIRECTOR REVIEWS COMPENSATION FOR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. AN INDEPENDENT WAGE STUDY IS CONDUCTED FOR ALL POSITIONS AT THE ZOO TO GUIDE KEY STAFF AND THE BOARD IN THEIR DECISIONS FOR COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THESE DOCUMENTS ARE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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