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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization works with its independent accounting firm to provide and review the information necessary to prepare the Form 990. A draft of the Form 990 is circulated to key staff and to the finance committee composed of board members and community volunteers for review and discussion. It is provided to the Executive committee and the board of directors prior to filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Employees: Upon hire, all employees sign an acknowledgment of having read and understood the conflict of interest policy. Those personnel policies which require any notification changes (personal information, conflict of interest, etc.) are highlighted annually during an all staff meeting. Employees must notify their supervisors of any potential conflict; supervisors then meet with HR staff to make a final determination as to whether a conflict (actual or perceived) exists and what appropriate action must be takes. Directors: Board members execute an acknowledgment annually that they have read and understood the conflicts of interest policy; must notify the President/CEO of a conflict (actual or perceived) and refrain from voting at board meetings on decisions which may be associated with a conflict of interest.</ExplanationTxt>
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