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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization has members. The membership of Delta Dental of Kansas is comprised of the dentists who have current participating agreements with Delta Dental of Kansas. Each member is entitled, at every meeting of members, to one vote per person, but no member shall be entitled to vote by proxy.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The chairperson of the board and the governance committee monitor and enforce our conflict of interest policy. Each director, officer, and key employee of Delta Dental of Kansas annually files a statement regarding conflicts of interest which exist, or which might be expected to exist, within the upcoming year. The statement discloses as fully as possible the nature of potential conflicts and the nature of the director's, officer's, or key employee's interest in the potential transaction. All statements are reviewed by the president and chairperson and may be circulated to members of the board of directors. Each director, officer, and key employee agree to answer any questions about potential conflicts they may have. If a conflict is identified, voting may be restricted.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Delta Dental of Kansas annual report is available to the public through our website, www.deltadentalks.com. Our governing documents and conflict of interest policy are available to the public upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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