* (5a) Have you adopted a conflict of interest policy consistent with the sample conflict of interest policy in Appendix A to the instructions? If "Yes," provide a copy of the policy and explain how the policy has been adopted, such as by resolution of your governing board.
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* (5a) Have you adopted a conflict of interest policy consistent with the sample conflict of interest policy in Appendix A to the instructions? If "Yes," provide a copy of the policy and explain how the policy has been adopted, such as by resolution of your governing board. If "No," answer lines 5b and 5c. '''no'''
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* (5b) What procedures will you follow to assure that persons who have a conflict of interest will not have
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influence over you for setting their own compensation?
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* (5c) What procedures will you follow to assure that persons who have a conflict of interest will not have
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influence over you regarding business deals with themselves?
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* (5-Note) Note: A conflict of interest policy is recommended though it is not required to obtain exemption.