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IN PERSON, BY PHONE, AND ONLINE, WE ENGAGE PEOPLE IN ACTIONS THAT PROTECT PUBLIC HEALTH, IMPROVE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, AND BENEFITS CONSUMERS. OUR CAMPAIGNS CONNECT OHIOANS AND BUILD A MOVEMENT TO PROTECT DEMOCRACY AND CREATE A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 9 BETH HAVENS 7052 PALMETTO ST CINCINATTI, OH 45227 PHILLIP LEPPLA 7 W MCPHERSON ST DAYTON, OH 45405 FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B THE FINANCIAL DIRECTOR SHALL REVIEW THE FORM 990 WITH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. ONCE APPROVED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, A COPY IS DISTRIBUTED TO EACH MEMBER OF THE AUDIT COMMITTEE FOR REVIEW. ONCE THE AUDIT COMMITTEE APPROVES THE FORM 990, A COPY IS SENT TO THE FULL BOARD BEFORE FILING. FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C ANNUALLY, BOARD MEMBERS, OFFICERS, AND KEY STAFF ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND SIGN A DOCUMENT AFFIRMING THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY. 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