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        <ExplanationTxt>financial statement footnote in regard to fin 48 (asc 740) The Council evaluates uncertainty in income tax positions based on a more-likely-than not recognition standard. If that threshold is met, the tax position is then measured at the largest amount that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement. As of June 30, 2014 and 2013, there are no accruals for uncertain tax positions. If applicable, the Council records interest and penalties as a component of income tax expense. Tax years from 2011 through the current year remain open for examination by tax authorities.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <CashGrantAmt>20700</CashGrantAmt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>monitoring use of funds in the u.s.</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>part i line 2 awards stipends and honorarium are given to individuals in the u.s. for speaking or in another professional capacity. no awards stipends or honorarium are given to individuals outside the u.s.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>members</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form 990, part vi, line 6 ncss members are eligible to vote for the elected officers of the council, run for office, or be appinted to committees. members also approve amendments made to the organization's constitution.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>members' power to elect directors</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form 990, part vi, line 7a the 17,000 members of the ncss vote for the board of directors on an annual basis. this is done after the annual conference, by electronic ballot.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>review process of form 990</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form 990, part vi, line 11b the ncss audit committee has the authority to review, correct and approve tax returns. after the audit committee's approval, a final draft is sent to all board members prior to the final return being filed.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>conflict of interest policy</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form 990, part vi, line 12c the conflict of interst policy is discussed at annual board meetings. any issues will be discussed at that meeting if not previously reported to the board chairman.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>process for approving top management compensation</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form 990, part vi, line 15a and 15b the compensation of the executive director is established by the board of directors after recommendation by the executive committee, based on salary surveys, comparability studies, and performance review. other employees' salaries are approved by the executive committee based on analysis and recommendations by the executive director. this is based on performance reviews and salary surveys.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>availability of certain documents</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form 990, part vi, line 19 the organization makes its governing documents and conflict of interest policy available to the public upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION:CONTRACTED SERVICES TOTAL FEES:468338</ExplanationTxt>
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      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990 PART IX LINE 11G</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>DESCRIPTION:PROFESSIONAL FEES TOTAL FEES:242670</ExplanationTxt>
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