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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTOR AND STAFF MEMBERS COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AN APPOINTED COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS NEGOTIATES THE COMPENSATION OF THE GENERAL DIRECTOR. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APROVES THE FINAL COMPENSATION CONTRACT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT THE DISCRETION OF OPERA OMAHA, INC.</ExplanationTxt>
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