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        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY EACH DIRECTOR, PRINCIPAL OFFICER, OR MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH GOVERNING BOARD DELEGATED POWERS, IS ASKED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND UPDATE THEIR DISCLOSURE. PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE ALSO CONDUCTED. IF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DOES EXIST, THE INTERESTED PERSON SHALL DISCLOSE THE FINANCIAL INTEREST AND ALL MATERIAL FACTS. THE REMAINING COMMITTEE MEMBERS OR BOARD MEMBERS WILL DISCUSS AND VOTE IF A CONFLICT EXISTS. AFTER EXERCISING DUE DILIGENCE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL DETERMINE WHETHER THE ORGANIZATION CAN OBTAIN WITH REASONABLE EFFORTS A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT THAT DOES NOT GIVE RISE TO CONFLICT. IF A MORE ADVANTAGEOUS TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS NOT REASONABLY POSSIBLE, THE GOVERNING BOARD OR COMMITEE SHALL DETERMINE BY A MAJORITY VOTE OF THE DISINTERESTED DIRECTORS WHETHER THE TRANSACTION OR ARRANGEMENT IS IN THE ORGANIZATION'S BEST INTEREST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, THE ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, BYLAWS AND THE FORM 990 ARE POSTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VIII, Line 11d Other Miscellaneous Revenue</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
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