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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>Upon the unanimous approval of all of the officers, the form 990 is filed with the IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Explanation>meeting, an amount to be paid to the executive director is approved by the board.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The organization provides copies of its governing documents, conflict</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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