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        <Explanation>A copy of the organization's final form 990 (including required schedules), as intended to be filed with the IRS, will be provided to each voting member of the organization's governing body and officers in attendance of the joint Audit and Finance Committee/Executive meeting. The organization's return preparer will present the Form 990 for discussion and questions.</Explanation>
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