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        <Explanation>ALL STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS ARE REQUIRED TO REVIEW THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>REVIEW OF CEO OR TOP MGMT OFFICIAL COMPENSATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPARATIVE DATA IS USED IN DETERMINING COMPENSATION. THE BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS CONTAINED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>REVIEW OF OTHER OFFICER OR KEY EMPLOYEES COMPENSATION</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, QUESTION 15B</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>COMPARATIVE DATA IS USED IN DETERMING COMPENSATION. THE BOARD APPROVES THE COMPENSATION AND DOCUMENTATION IS CONTAINED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>AVAILABILITY OF GOVERNING DOCUMENTS</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART IV, SECTION C, QUESTION 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
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