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        <ExplanationTxt>A DRAFT OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR THEIR DETAIL REVIEW. SUBSEQUENTLY AND PRIOR TO FILING, THE COMMITTEE'S SUMMARY CONCLUSIONS ARE REPORTED TO THE FULL BOARD. AT THAT TIME, A COMPLETE COPY OF THE FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY, THE MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTION AND INDEPENDENCE DISCLOSURE QUESTIONNAIRE FORM. RESPONSES ARE THE BASIS FOR APPROPRIATE DISCLOSURE IN ANNUAL FINANCIAL AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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