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        <ExplanationTxt>BOARD MEMBERS ALAN MILLER AND SAM MAY WILL REVIEW THE FINAL 990 DRAFT FOR APPROVAL. THE FULL BOARD IS PROVIDED WITH A COPY OF THE FINAL 990 AND IT IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED AT THE ANNUAL BOARD MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AN ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM IS SIGNED BY ALL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS. ALL MEMBERS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS. IN THE EVENT OF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT, THAT PERSON RECUSES HIMSELF/HERSELF FROM ALL DISCUSSIONS AND/OR VOTE. THE RECUSAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS SET BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD SECRETARY IS CHARGED WITH GATHERING INFORMATION ON MARKET RATE COMPENSATION COMPARABLES AND HANDLES DOCUMENTATION OF THIS PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION SHOULD BE MADE TO THE ATTENTION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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