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        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE NOTED ON THE FREINDS OF PAMLICO COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY WEBSITE: WWW.PAMLICOFOL.ORG. ADDITIONALLY, THE FINANCIAL BALANCE SHEET IS PROVIDED AT THE QUARTERLY MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS ALONG WITH PENDING FINANCIAL ACTIVITY, E.G.,CONTRACT, MAINTENANCE EXPENSES, ETC. THE FINANCIAL BALANCE SHEET IS POSTED ON THE FOL WEBSITE MONTHLY. THE SIGNIFICANT GOVERNING AND FINANCIAL DOCUMENTS ARE REVEIWED AT THE ANNUAL MEETING TO INCLUDE APPROVAL OF THE BUDGET AND SELECTION OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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