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        <ReturnReference>Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48:</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>Management has concluded that the Council has properly maintained its exempt status and that there are no uncertain tax positions as of June 30, 2010.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>NCSS members are eligible to vote for the elective officers of the council, run for office, or be appointed to committees. Members also approve amendments made to the organization's constitution.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>the 17,000 members of ncss vote for the board of directors on an annual basis. this is done after the annual conference, by mailed ballot.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>any major changes to the articles and bylaws of ncss must be voted on and approved by A majority of the membership.</Explanation>
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        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11</Identifier>
        <Explanation>Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and the Controller. A copy is provided to the Treasurer and the Finance Committee for review and comment. It is then finalized and filed with the IRS.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <Identifier>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</Identifier>
        <Explanation>the conflict of interest policy is discussed at annual board meetings. any issues will be discussed at that meeting if not previously reported to the board chairman.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <Explanation>the compensation of the executive director is established by the board of directors after recommendation by the executive committee, based on salary surveys, comparability studies, and performance reviews. other employees salary are approved by the executive committee based on analysis and recommendations by the executive director. this is based on performance reviews and salary surveys.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>the organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request.</Explanation>
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