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THROUGH HUMANE EDUCATION, THE SOCIETY STRIVES TO ENLIGHTEN THE PUBLIC AND TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR ANIMALS AND PEOPLE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE TREASURER AND PRESIDENT BEFORE IT IS FILED. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C EACH DIRECTOR COMPLETES A CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT THAT IS HELD IN THE SOCIETY'S OFFICE FOR THE YEAR. THE POLICY IS REVIEWED AND UPDATED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD MEETS TO REVIEW AND/OR DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19 THE TAX FILINGS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE MASSACHUSETTS ATTORNEY GENERAL'S DIVISION FOR PUBLIC CHARITIES WEBSITE AND AT THE SOCIETY'S OFFICE.