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        <ExplanationTxt>DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY ARE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS PRESENTED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEETING FOR REVIEW AND QUESTIONS. THE BOARD CHAIR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SIGNING THE FORM PRIOR TO SUBMISSION TO THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ELC STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW AND SIGN THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY AND ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATIONS TOP OFFICIALS ARE ASSIGNED SALARIES BASED ON THE SALARIES OF LIKE-SIZED COALITIONS IN THE STATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATIONS TOP OFFICIALS ARE ASSIGNED SALARIES BASED ON THE SALARIES OF LIKE-SIZED COALITIONS IN THE STATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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