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        <Explanation>The Association provides up to $300 toward dues of a wellness program as a taxable benefit available to employees. Four of the above individuals are participating in this benefit.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>The investment in Comanche III results in no receipt of revenue or profit from the plant. Rather, the Association receives energy. The Association does not participate in joint ventures or similar arrangements with taxable entities with the expectation of receiving revenue or profits; therefore, no written policy or procedure is necessary.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>he Association entered into a joint ownership agreement for construction and operation of a 770 megawatt coal-fired electric power generation plant in Pueblo, Colorado known as Comanche III. The Association's total investment is about $384,000,000 for their 25.333% ownership interest. Public Service Company of Colorado operates this plant. The parties share operating expenses and receive energy from the plant in proportion to their ownership interest. Comanche III has been in commercial operation since July 2010.</Explanation>
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      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 7a: How Members or Shareholders Elect Governing Body</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Association is divided into 7 districts, and each district is represented by one Board Member (Director). Board Members are elected by their respective district members to staggered four-year terms. Elections are by mail ballot, but members may vote in person at the annual meeting.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Line 6</Identifier>
        <ReturnReference>Form 990, Part VI, Line 6: Explanation of Classes of Members or Shareholder</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>The Association is comprised of approximately 140,800 members.</Explanation>
      </GeneralExplanation>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
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