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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CREDIT UNION IS A MEMBER OWNED FINANCIAL COOPERATIVE THAT HAD 38,263 MEMBERS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2023. MEMBERS OWNING ONE SHARE QUALIFY TO ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY, APPROVE CHANGES TO THE CHARTER AND RECEIVE THEIR SHARE OF NET ASSETS IF THE CREDIT UNION WERE TO DISSOLVE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CREDIT UNION HOLDS AN ANNUAL MEETING TO ELECT DIRECTORS, WITH ALL MEMBERS MAINTAINING ONE OR MORE SHARES ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGES TO THE BY-LAWS AND ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION REQUIRE APPROVAL BY THE MEMBERSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FILED FORM 990 IS PROVIDED FOR REVIEW TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE FIRST BOARD MEETING SUBSEQUENT TO FILING THE FORM.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ON AT LEAST A QUARTERLY BASIS THE CFO REVIEWS ACCOUNTS OF BOARD MEMBERS, KEY EMPLOYEES, AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS, AS WELL AS MONITORING INVOICES PAID BY THE CREDIT UNION. IN ADDITION, EMPLOYEE ACCOUNTS ARE REVIEWED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL FINANCIAL AUDIT. THE CREDIT UNION MAINTAINS THE FOLLOWING CREDIT UNION CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY: ALL EMPLOYEES, OFFICERS, DIRECTORS, COMMITTEE MEMBERS, AGENTS OR ATTORNEYS (HEREINAFTER "CREDIT UNION OFFICIAL") OF THIS CREDIT UNION (HEREINAFTER "CREDIT UNION") ARE PROHIBITED FROM (1) SOLICITING FOR THEMSELVES OR FOR A THIRD PARTY (OTHER THAN THE CREDIT UNION ITSELF) ANYTHING OF VALUE FROM ANYONE IN RETURN FOR ANY BUSINESS, SERVICE OR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION OF THE CREDIT UNION AND FROM (2) ACCEPTING ANYTHING OF VALUE (OTHER THAN BONAFIDE SALARY, WAGES, FEES OR OTHER COMPENSATION PAID, OR EXPENSES PAID OR REIMBURSED IN THE USUAL COURSE OF BUSINESS) FROM ANYONE IN CONNECTION WITH THE BUSINESS OF THE CREDIT UNION EITHER BEFORE OR AFTER A TRANSACTION IS DISCUSSED OR CONSUMMATED. CREDIT UNION OFFICIALS ARE PROHIBITED FROM SELF-DEALING OR OTHERWISE TRADING ON THEIR POSITIONS WITH THE CREDIT UNION OR ACCEPTING FROM ONE DOING OR SEEKING TO DO BUSINESS WITH THE CREDIT UNION A BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY NOT AVAILABLE TO OTHER PERSONS OR MADE AVAILABLE BECAUSE OF SUCH OFFICIALS' POSITIONS WITH THE CREDIT UNION. CREDIT UNION OFFICIALS MUST DISCLOSE TO THE CREDIT UNION ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, INCLUDING THOSE IN WHICH THEY HAVE BEEN INADVERTENTLY PLACED DUE TO EITHER BUSINESS OR PERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS, SUPPLIERS, BUSINESS ASSOCIATES, OR COMPETITORS OF THE CREDIT UNION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE SALARY COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS SALARIES BY POSITION ANNUALLY AND THE CEO AND HR DEPARTMENT USE PEER DATA FROM INDUSTRY TRADE ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE APPROPRIATE PAY FOR EACH POSITION. THE BOARD SET THE SALARY OF THE CEO AND AFFIRMS THE OVERALL ANNUAL SALARY ADJUSTMENT FACTOR RECOMMENDED BY THE CEO FOR THE REMAINING EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>UPON REQUEST, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE. IN ADDITION, QUARTERLY CALL REPORT DATA IS AVAILABLE ON THE SHARE INSURER'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>CHANGE IN CASH SURRENDER VALUE OF LIFE INSURANCE 172,071. OTHER CHANGE IN OCI - RECLASS ADJUSTMENT FOR GAINS REALIZED IN NET INCOME -348,715. CUMULATIVE EFFECT OF CHANGE IN ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLE - ASU NO. 2016-13 -450,000.</ExplanationTxt>
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