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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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