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        <ExplanationTxt>THE VOTING MEMBERS' RIGHT TO VOTE IS SPECIFICALLY LIMITED TO ELECTIONS OF OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS, AND NO OTHER MATTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE IRS FORM 990 WAS SHOWN TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. IN ADDITION, THE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD PRIOR TO SUBMISSION WITH THE IRS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE AMA MAKES A COPY OF THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE FOR THE SAME PERIOD OF DISCLOSURE AS SET FORTH IN THE IRC SECTION 6104(D).</ExplanationTxt>
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