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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>01. Form 990 governing body review (Part VI, line 11)At the monthly board meeting the treasurer was presented a copy of the current year Form 990 for review and approval prior submission.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>02. Conflict of interest policy compliance (Part VI, line 12c)Boardmembers are in the process of developing a conflict of interest policy.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>03. CEO, Executive Director, top managemenet comp (Part VI, Line 15a)The organizations by-laws require the Executive Directors compensation package to be reviewed and approved by the Board of Directors when the term of employment is renewed, extended or modified.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>04. Governing documents, etc, available to public (Part VI, Line 19)Financial statements, governing documents, tax forms, and policies are disclosed upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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