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        <Explanation>ALL ELECTRIC CUSTOMERS OF THE COOPERATIVE ARE VOTING MEMBERS. EACH MEMBER IS ENTITLED TO ONE VOTE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>GM/CEO AND CONTROLLER REVIEW THE FULL FORM 990 AFTER IT IS COMPILED BY THE STAFF AND AUDIT FIRM AT A REGULAR BOARD MEETING. ANY SUGGESTED CHANGES OR ADDITIONS ARE REVIEWED AND FORWARDED TO THE AUDIT FIRM, PRIOR TO FILING WITH THE IRS.</Explanation>
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