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        <Explanation>THE COUNCIL MAINTAINS THE FAELLEN AND JIM YATES REGIONAL ARTS COLLECTION. A WORK OF ART IS ADDED TO THE COLLECTION EACH YEAR FROM THE JURIED ARTS SHOW SPONSORED BY THE COUNCIL. THE PAINTINGS HANG IN THE KELLEY CONFERENCE CENTER AND IN OTHER AREAS IN THE REGIONAL ARTS CENTER BUILDING WHICH HOUSES THE COUNCIL AND ARE AVAILABLE TO THE VIEWING PUBLIC WHO COME TO THE BUILDING FOR VARIOUS EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND THE TREASURER OR PRESIDENT OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEW THE FORM 990 AFTER IT IS COMPLETED BY THE AUDITORS. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AUTHORIZED THE RETURN TO BE E-FILED. THE FORM 990 IS AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION BY THE BOARD MEMBERS IF REQUESTED.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>EMPLOYEES AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO READ POLICY AND SIGN THAT THEY HAVE READ AND ARE AWARE OF POLICY AND WILL APPRISE THE BOARD OF ANY CONFLICTS OR IF A CONFLICT SHOULD ARISE.</Explanation>
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