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        <ExplanationTxt>THE RE-CARE PROGRAM IS A VOLUNTARY PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS CUSTOMERS TO CONTRIBUTE MONIES IN EXCESS OF THEIR BILL FOR THE PURPOSE OF HELPING OTHER MEMBERS PAY THEIR ELECTRIC BILL. THE CONTRIBUTED AMOUNT IS TRANSFEREED INTO AN ACCOUNT THAT IS ADMINISTERED BY CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COOPERATIVE REVIEWS APPLICATIONS FOR ASSISTANCE SUBMITTED TO IT BY ACCREDITED SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES. FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED BASED ON NEED AND AVAILABILITY. IF NO FUNDS ARE CONTRIBUTED, THEN NO FUNDS ARE DISTRIBUTED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COOPERATIVE EVALUATES ITS TAX POSITIONS THAT HAVE BEEN TAKEN OR ARE EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN ON INCOME TAX RETURNS TO DETERMINE IF AN ACCRUAL IS NECESSARY FOR UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024, THE UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS ACCRUAL WAS ZERO.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>INCLUDED IN COLUMN C IS CHANGE IN ACTUARIAL VALUE OF THE DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN FOR BRET MCALISTER OF $40,604. ACTUAL CONTRIBUTION EXPENSE WAS $22,114.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>CALHOUN COUNTY ELECTRIC COOPERATIVE ASSOCIATION HAS APPROXIMATELY 1,600 MEMBERS WHO PURCHASE ELECTRICITY FROM THE COOPERATIVE. THERE IS ONLY ONE CLASS OF MEMBERSHIP.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ARE ELECTED BY THE MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE IN THE DISTRICT WHERE THEY RECEIVE THEIR ELECTRICITY. SALE, LEASE, EXCHANGE, OR OTHER DISPOSITION OF ALL OR SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE PROPERTY AND ASSETS OF THE COOPERATIVE REQUIRES A VOTE OF THE MEMBERSHIP. SUCH AUTHORIZATION SHALL BE APPROVED IF TWO-THIRDS OF THE MEMBERS VOTE AFFIRMATIVELY ON A BALLOT ON WHICH A MAJORITY OF ALL VOTING MEMBERS OF THE COOPERATIVE PARTICIPATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ANNUALLY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. THE BOARD IS ADVISED BY AN ATTORNEY WHO DESCRIBES POSSIBLE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE CEO. AT EACH BOARD MEETING, THE CEO INQUIRES WHETHER ANY DIRECTORS NEED TO UPDATE THEIR DISCLOSURE FORM. IN THE EVENT OF A CONFLICT OF INTEREST, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR TAKING THE APPROPRIATE ACTION, WHICH MAY INCLUDE ABSTENTION FROM DISCUSSION AND VOTING, AND POSSIBLE REQUEST FOR RESIGNATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE AT CALHOUN COUNTY ECA UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ARE PAID A PER DIEM FOR ATTENDING MEETINGS. HOURS WORKED PER WEEK AS REPORTED ON PART VII MAY INCLUDE EDUCATION, TRAINING, OR OTHER MISCELLANEOUS COOPERATIVE-RELATED ACTIVITIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE LABOR AND PAYROLL TAXES REPORTED ON LINES 5, 7, AND 10 ARE INCLUDED IN DISTRIBUTION EXPENSES, ADMINISTRATIVE &amp; GENERAL EXPENSE, AND CUSTOMER SERVICE EXPENSES. THEREFORE, LABOR AND PAYROLL TAXES ARE SHOWN AS A REDUCTION TO OTHER EXPENSES ON LINE 24E.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALLOCATIONS OF 2025 MARGINS IN 2026 280,699. RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS -188,168. GAIN/LOSS ON RETIREMENT OF CAPITAL CREDITS 30,610. CHANGE IN MEMBERSHIPS 5. DONATED CAPITAL 8,404. EDUCATION FUND EXPENSES -29,900. OTHER ADJUSTMENT 13.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT AND THE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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