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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Organization's Process to Review Form 990, The return was reveiwed by the entire board. After review, it was voted to file the tax return.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Enforcement of Conflicts Policy: The Assistant Director monitors this monthly. If the Assistant Director begins to see a problem arise, she then turns it over to the Executive Director, who then follows a strict policy on handling the situation in a professional manner.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation Process for Top Official During the Month of February: A Review Committee is chosen to evaluate top employees. The Review Committee meets with the employees and board members to gather information on their performance during the year. Then during the March Board Meeting, the committee goes over their recommendations with the Board regarding compensation and the Board then takes a vote.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation Process for Top Official During the Month of February: A Review Committee is chosen to evaluate top employees. The Review Committee meets with the employees and board members to gather information on their performance during the year. Then during the March Board Meeting, the committee goes over their recommendations with the Board regarding compensation and the Board then takes a vote.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation: If someone needs governing documents, conflict of interests policy, or financial statments, the can contact the President of the Board or the Executive Director to receive the documents.</ExplanationTxt>
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