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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE 990 AND SUBMITS IT FOR FURTHER REVIEW AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. AFTER REVIEW AND APPROVAL, THE MANAGER OF FINANCE IS RESPONSIBLE FOR TIMELY FILING OF THE 990.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY FOR OUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES. OUR BOARD FILLS OUT AND SIGNS A NEW FORM AT THE SEPTEMBER MEETING EACH YEAR. ANY CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED AND THEN DEALT WITH. NEW EMPLOYEES FILL OUT AND SIGN A FORM WHEN THEY ARE HIRED. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND DEPUTY DIRECTOR FILL OUT AND SIGN A NEW FORM ANNUALLY. CONFLICTS ARE REVIEWED AND THEN DEALT WITH AS NECESSARY.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE GIVEN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION REVIEWS WHICH ARE MAINTAINED IN PERSONNEL FILES WITHIN THE BUSINESS DEPARTMENT. EACH EMPLOYMENT POSITION'S COMPENSATION IS PERIODICALLY COMPARED TO SIMILAR POSITIONS IN OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS NATIONWIDE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE 990 IS AVAILABLE ON THE LEAGUE'S WEBSITE AND CAN BE PROVIDED UPON REQUEST. IN ADDITION,SUMMARIZED INFORMATION AND ANALYSIS IS AVAILABLE ON SEVERAL NONPROFIT MONITORING WEBSITES.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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