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        <Explanation>THE MISSION OF THE COUNCIL IS TO CONNECT AND STRENGTHEN THE ARTS THROUGH STRENGTHENING AND EXPANDING THE ARTS ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY, INCREASING ARTS EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES, INCREASING ARTS ADVOCACY, INCREASING COMMUNICATIONS AND COMMUNICATION SERVICES, STRENGTHENING ADMINISTRATION AND GOVERNANCE OF THE COUNCIL, AND DEVELOPING FINANCIAL MEANS TO SUPPORT THE COUNCIL'S MISSION AND GOALS.</Explanation>
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