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        <ExplanationTxt>Each electric distribution cooperative and the wholesale power supplier are members of the Cooperative</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Each member electric distribution cooperative elect their own representatives (2) to the board.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Federal 990 is presented to and discussed by the audit committee of the Board of Directors and formally approved in conjunction with its filing with the Internal Revenue Service.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The process for determining the General Managers compensation by the NW Board of Directors included a review of the Managers performance, comparisons of other manager salaries in the state of Missouri and in the Midwest and an in depth deliberation before the ultimate decision was made setting the Managers compensation.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Governing documents, conflict of interest policies and financial statements are available for public inspection by contacing the General Manager David McDowell at the Cooperative.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Part III - Organizations MissionProvide electric energy to member distribution cooperatives in northwest Missouri</ExplanationTxt>
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