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        <ExplanationTxt>THE 990 IS PREPARED BY THE FRIENDS CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT. THE 990 THEN IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD. AFTER THE PRESIDENTS APPROVAL OF THE 990, IT IS SENT TO THE OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. ONCE THEY APPROVE THE 990 IS SIGNED AND FILED.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>WHENVER A DIRECTOR OR OFFICER HAS A FINANCIAL OR PERSONAL INTEREST IN ANY MATTER BEFORE THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THE AFFECTED PERSON SHALL FULLY DISCLOSE THE NATURE OF THE INTEREST AND SHALL WITHDRAW FROM DISCUSSION, LOBBYING, AND VOTING ON THE MATTER. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS AT WHICH SUCH VOTES ARE TAKEN SHALL RECORD SUCH DISCLOSURE, ABSTENTION, AND RATIONALE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERS AT THE ANNUAL MEETING AND ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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