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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING BOARD REVIEWS FORM 990 AND ALSO HAS AN OUTSIDE ACCOUNTANT REVIEW. THE FORM IS DISCUSSED BY ALL PARTIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THERE IS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD MEMBERS SHOULD DISCLOSE THEIR CONNECTIONS WITH GROUPS DOING BUSINESS WITH THE ORGANIZATION. THIS INFORMATION IS TO BE PROVIDED ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND WITH GUIDESTAR BUT ALSO SEEKS BOARD APPROVAL PRIOR TO THE RELEASE OF ANY GOVERNING DOCUMENTS.</ExplanationTxt>
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