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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW THE FORM 990 AND REPORT TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS. DIRECTORS NOT ON THE FINANCE COMMITTEE ARE PROVIDED FULL COPIES OF THE FORM 990 AND ALL ACCOMPANYING SCHEDULES UPON REQUEST. THE FULL FINANCE COMMITTEE IS AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDED WITH THE COPIES PRIOR TO THEIR REVIEW.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AT EACH BOARD AND COMMITTEE MEETING, THE POSSIBILITY OF CONFLICTS ARE DISCLOSED AND DISCUSSED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PERFORMS THE REVIEW OF THE PRESIDENT/CEO.</ExplanationTxt>
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