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        <Explanation>Form 990, Part III, Line 4d Program Service Expenses 845,096, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 239,000 The Community Building and Sustainability Service Bureau is responsible for positioning the Columbia Association for the future, in terms of community connectivity, resource conservation and enhancement, prudent and efficient energy use, and sustainable practices all pointed toward the environment, the community, and financial achievability.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 11a The 990 is presented to the Audit Committee and accepted by the Board.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part VI Section B Line 15a/b Periodically, CA has a compensation study for all team members to ensure salaries are consistent with market conditions.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Form 990 Part VI Section C Line 19 Periodically, CA has a compensation study for all team members to ensure salaries are consistent with market conditions.</Explanation>
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