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        <ExplanationTxt>THE TREASURER REVIEWS THE 990 AND APPROVES IT BEFORE IT IS FILED WITH THE IRS. A COPY IS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE BOARD, BUT THERE IS NO FORMAL REVIEW PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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