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        <Explanation>THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DICKINSON COUNTY AND THE AFFILIATE EXECUTED THE STANDARD FUND AGREEMENT WHICH HOLDS FORTH APPROPRIATE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AS ESTABLISHED BY THE GOVERNING BOARD.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF DICKINSON COUNTY, INC. (CFDC) ENGAGED A CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM TO PREPARE FORM 990 FOR 2011. THE COMPLETED FORM 990 WAS PRESENTED TO THE DIRECTORS OF THE CFDC FOR THEIR REVIEW ON MAY 11, 2011 AT THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED BOARD MEETING.</Explanation>
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