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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION CARRIES ON SHORT TERM PROGRAMS AND INITIATIVES SUCH AS LOCAL MARKETING CAMPAIGNS AND RESEARCH/STUDIES TO IMPROVE ECONOMIC GROWTH FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AT LEAST ANNUALLY AND POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE REQUIRED TO BE DISCLOSED AS THEY SHOULD ARISE TO BE DEALT WITH IMMEDIATELY BY THE BOARD.</ExplanationTxt>
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