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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SOCIETY HAS 3 TIERS OF MEMBERS: 1) REGULAR MEMBERS CONSISTING OF INDIVIDUAL SCIENTISTS INTERESTED IN RNA RESEARCH AND HAVING RESEARCH OR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE 2) STUDENT MEMBERS WHO ARE IN GOOD STANDING IN AN ACADEMIC DEGREE 3) INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS WHICH INCLUDE ASSOCIATIOS, ORGANIZATIONS, CORPORATIONS, AND INSTITITIONS DESIRING TO SUPPORT THE SOCIETY</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SOCIETY'S COUNCIL CONSISTS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTED TO OFFICE. THE REGULAR MEMBERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE AND MAY BE ELECTED TO OFFICE. THE ELECTIONS ARE HELD ANNUALLY AND TERMS FOR ALL OFFICERS AND OTHER MEMBERS ELECTED BEGIN JANUARY 1ST OF THE CALENDAR YEAR FOLLOWING THE ELECTION TO OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>BEFORE FILING, THE 990 IS PROVIDED TO AND REVIEWED BY THE SOCIETY'S ACCOUNT MANAGER, CFO, AND CEO.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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