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        <Explanation>SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 3: THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE RELATED ORGANIZATION'S METHODS WHICH INCLUDE APPROVAL BY THE BOARD, WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND COMPENSATION SURVEY.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR BEFORE FILING. THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE 990 AT THE FALL BOARD MEETING.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>ALL BOARD MEMBERS AND THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE FUND DELEGATES CONTROL TO AN EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE WHICH CONSISTS OF THOSE TRUSTEES THAT ARE OFFICERS FO THE FUND. THE COMMITTEE IS AUTHORIZED TO EXERCISE THE POWERS OF THE BOARD BETWEEN THE MEETINGS.</Explanation>
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