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        <ExplanationTxt>The 990 will be prepared by the controller, in collaboration with other staff as needed. Upon completion, the return will be reviewed by the CFO or Fiscal Compliance Officer for accuracy and completeness. The Chief of Staff will perform a final review before a draft is prepared. The draft will be reviewed by the CEO and finance committee before being filed. The full board will be provided with a copy and given a chance to review and comment before the return is filed.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CENTER MONITORS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY ENSURING THAT NO BOARD MEMBER IS PAID FOR ANY SERVICES AND REQUIRING THAT BOARD MEMBERS IMMEDIATELY DISCLOSE INFORMATION FOR ANY COMPANIES IN WHICH THEY (THE BOARD MEMBER) MAY BE INVOLVED WHOSE SERVICES ARE USED BY THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Center undergoes a periodic wage equity study process with oversight from the Board of Directors to review market data on salaries for comparable organizations in order to determine proper salary amounts. The salary review process is certified by the Board and is noted in the minutes.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE PUBLIC IN VARIOUS WAYS. A FULL COPY IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. THE ENTIRE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE ALSO DISTRIBUTED TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS, THE PARENT POLICY COMMITTEE, AND TO OUR FUNDERS AND BANKERS AS REQUESTED. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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