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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS PROVIDED A COPY OF THE TAX RETURN PRIOR TO FILING. IF ANY QUESTIONS ARISE DURING REVIEW THEY ARE BROUGHT BEFORE THE FULL BOARD AND DISCUSSED PRIOR TO FILING TO ENSURE ACCURATE REPORTING OF INFORMATION ON FORM 990 AND ITS RELATED SCHEDULES.</ExplanationTxt>
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