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        <ExplanationTxt>A DISCLOSURE FILE THAT CONTAINS APPLICATION FOR EXEMPTION AND 990 FILINGS FOR THREE YEARS IS MAINTAINED BY THE ORGANIZATION AND IS AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE SELECTION OF THE INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTING FIRM AND IS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE REVIEW AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE FULL BOARD RATIFIES THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE'S ACCEPTANCE OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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