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        <ExplanationTxt>AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF THE RETURN IS SUBMITTED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER FOR COMMENT. AFTER THE COMMENT PERIOD, THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AUTHORIZES THE FILING OF THE RETURN.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL PUBLIC DOCUMENTS ARE OPEN FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. REQUESTS FOR ACCESS SHOULD BE MADE TO THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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