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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS MUST CONFIRM ANNUALLY THEY ARE IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IF THEY ARE NOT INDEPENDENT RELATED TO AN ISSUE BEFORE THE BOARD, THE BOARD MUST DECLARE THE CONFLICT, AND THE BOARD MEMBER MUST ABSTAIN FROM VOTING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDES A REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN 2022.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>DOCUMENTS OPEN TO PUBLIC INSPECTION ARE AVAILABLE ON THE STATE OF MICHIGAN WEBSITE, THE LEAGUE'S WEBSITE, OR UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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