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        <ExplanationTxt>THE STATE DIRECTOR AND BOARD PRESIDENT WORK TOGETHER TO ENSURE BOARD MEMBERS FILE ANNUAL STATEMENTS NOTING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THEY MAY HAVE. THE BOARD REVIEWS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF ANY DISCLOSURES MADE.</ExplanationTxt>
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