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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND ALL MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO DISCLOSE ANY CONFLICTING INTERESTS OR STATE "NONE" ON THE ANNUAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST FORM. POTENTIAL CONFLICTS ARE DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE PERSON(S) HAVING A POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARE PROHIBITED FROM PARTICIPATING IN DELIBERATIONS/DECISIONS IN THE TRANSACTION.</Explanation>
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