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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS MEMBERS IN THE COMMUNITY THAT ELECT THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE ORGANIZATION AT THE ANNUAL MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>COPY OF 990 IS PRESENTED AND REVIEWED BY THE BOARD BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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