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        <ExplanationTxt>. Each director, principal officer, member of a committee with Board delegated powers and staff shall annually sign a statement which affirms such person: a. Has received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, b. Has read and understands the policy, c. Has agreed to comply with the policy, and d. Understands VAYLA is charitable and in order to maintain its federal tax exemption it must engage primarily in activities which accomplish one or more of its tax-exempt purposes. 3. If at any time during the year, the information in the annual statement changes materially, the director shall disclose such changes and revise the annual disclosure form.</ExplanationTxt>
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