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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION DELEGATED MANAGEMENT DUTIES TO THE OFERRALL GROUP FOR THE CALENDAR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY WHICH THE MEMBERSHIP RATIFIES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>DECISIONS SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF MEMBERS - THE ORGANIZATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTS MEMBERS OF THE GOVERNING BODY WHICH THE MEMBERSHIP RATIFIES AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 TO THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, PRESIDENT AND TREASURER WHO MAKE UP THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE FORM 990 PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY. THEY SIGN A FORM INDICATING THEIR UNDERSTANDING OF THE POLICY AND AGREEING TO BRING POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE ATTENTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY.</ExplanationTxt>
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