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        <ExplanationTxt>PRIOR TO THE FILING, A DRAFT FORM 990 IS REVIEWED BY OUTSIDE COUNSEL. A FINAL DRAFT FORM 990 IS EMAILED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH AN INDICATION OF AN ANTICIPATED FILING DATE. THE DIRECTORS ARE GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RAISE ANY ISSUES OF CONCERN. THESE ISSUES ARE DISCUSSED AND INCORPORATED IN THE FINAL FORM 990 AS NECESSARY. THE FORM 990 IS FILED AFTER BOARD APPROVAL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION REQUIRES EACH DIRECTOR AND OFFICER TO ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY; HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS SUCH POLICY; HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY; AND UNDERSTANDS THE ORGANIZATION IS A TAX-EXEMPT SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION AND IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>CONSULTANTS FAMILIAR WITH FAIR MARKET VALUE COMPENSATION FOR SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS WERE TASKED WITH DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE RATE OF PAY FOR THE CEO OF THE ORGANIZATON.</ExplanationTxt>
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