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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THIS IS A MEMBERSHIP ORGANIZATION: MEMBERS ELECT KEY BOARD MEMBERS; PRESIDENT, SECRETARY-TREASURER, AND THREE VICE PRESIDENT FOR THREE PROGRAM COMMITTEES.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>EACH REGULAR MEMBER OF THE ASSOCIATION SHALL BE ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE AT MEETINGS OF THE REGULAR MEMBERSHIP OR BY MAIL BALLOT.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>APPA ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DESCRIBE THE POLICY: THIS POLICY DEFINES REQUIREMENTS FOR OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES AND IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS. ALL OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES SHOULD AVOID ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. IN THE EVENT THAT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST ARISES IT MUST BE DISCLOSED.</Explanation>
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