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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND REQUIRES EACH BOARD MEMBER, OFFICER AND KEY EMPLOYEE TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST AND MAKES A DETERMINATION ON WHAT TO DO REGARDING THE CONFLICT AS IT AFFECTS THE ORGANIZATION AND THE INDIVIDUAL MAKING THE DISCLOSURE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE BOARD REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARIES WHEN DETERMINING THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY. THE BOARD THAN APPROVES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY BY DRAFTING AND HAVING THE BOARD CHAIR SIGN AN AGREEMENT STATING TERM, SCOPE AND CONTRACTOR FEES FOR THE PERIOD. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS ALSO REQUIRED TO SIGN THE AGREEMENT ACCEPTING THE TERMS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS 990 AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. 990 INFORMATION IS ALSO AVAILABLE THROUGH GUIDESTAR.ORG THROUGH EMAIL REQUEST.</Explanation>
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