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        <Explanation>The audit is placed for competitive bidding to contract for a three year term. The audit proposals are scored on a points system based on several criteria. The Executive Committee participates in the scoring evaluation and reports the committee's recommendation to the full Board of Directors for approval or further consideration.</Explanation>
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