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        <ExplanationTxt>Reviewed by Finance Committee; recommended to the board for approval; Reviewed by board. Upon board approval, the report is submitted.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Conflict of interest policy is maintained through annual conflict of interest disclosure statement and its kept on file.</ExplanationTxt>
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