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        <ExplanationTxt>Reviewed by the Finance Director and Operations Executive Director, then Board Treasurer and Finance Committee. Copies provided to the Board.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Board members complete a conflict of interest form each year.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The board reviews the Executive Director's performance annually and votes to approve any changes in compensation. The Executive Director reviews the Finance &amp; Operations Director's performance annually and determines any changes in compensation.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Follows state and federal law regarding disclosure of governing documents, policies and financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
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