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        <ExplanationTxt>CONSERVATIVES FOR A CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO EDUCATE THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OPINION LEADERS OF THE IMPACT OF CLEAN ENERGY POLICIES ON THE ECONOMY, JOB CREATION, NATIONAL SECURITY, GRID SECURITY, AND THE NATION'S NATURAL RESOURCES, AS WELL AS TO FACILITATE ENERGY POLICY DISCUSSIONS AND PROMOTE POLICY SOLUTIONS THAT BENEFIT THE COMMON GOOD AND GENERAL WELFARE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD CONSIDERS ALL POTENTIAL CONFLICTS AND WILL RECUSE IF NECESSARY. DIRECTORS DISCLOSE IF A NEW CONFLICT ARISES OVER THE COURSE OF THE YEAR, AND THE BOARD DELIBERATES THE COURSE OF ACTION THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN IN IN REGARD TO THE CONFLICT.</ExplanationTxt>
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