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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part XI Line 9 Rounding -2.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11b Form 990 was available for review by Board and CFO prior to filing.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 12c Executive Director requests written conflict of interest affirmation at annual intervals. Conflicts are dealt with as necessary on a case-by-case basis.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part VI Section C Line 19 Documents are available to public upon request.</Explanation>
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