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        <ExplanationTxt>MONITORING AND INFORCING COMPLIANCE BEGINS WITH ADMISSION OF BOARD MEMBER THAT THERE IS A CONFLICT. MEMBER IS NOT ALLOWED TO PARTICIAPTE IN VOTE.</ExplanationTxt>
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