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        <ExplanationTxt>The Form 990 and the required schedules were provided to the Board of Directors electronically for their review prior to the return being filed. All questions arising during this review process are resolved prior to the filing of the form.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization, on an annual basis, asks each member of the Board of Directors to review the Conflict of Interest Policy to verify that they do not have any conflicts of interest with the Organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The compensation of the President and CEO was reviewed by the Budget and Finance Committee and approved by the Board of Directors as part of the annual budget.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Organizations Form 990 will be mailed to anyone who requests a copy of the form.</ExplanationTxt>
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