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        <Explanation>THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 990. THE REST OF THE BOARD WILL RECEIVE A COPY AND BE ENCOURAGED TO REVIEW IT. THE FINANCE MANAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT TEAM MEMBERS AS NECESSARY REVIEW THE FORM 990 CAREFULLY THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE PROCESS.</Explanation>
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