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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SOCIETY HAS EIGHT CLASSES OF MEMBERHIP: ACTIVE, FELLOW, SENIOR, HONORARY, INTERNATIONAL, TRAINEE, ASSOCIATE AND AFFILIATE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ACTIVE MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE AT THE ANNUAL MEETING VOTE ON DECISIONS OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SOCIETY THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MEMBERSHIP. THESE DECISIONS INCLUDE CHANGES TO THE BY LAWS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE AUDIT COMMITTEE, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MEMBER-DOCTORS IN LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN DOCUMENTATION TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THIS PROCESS OCCURS ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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