91275-002 476034v1 Page 1 of 2 HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 275 NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Board of Directors of the captioned District will hold a public meeting by telephone conference call. Members of the public may access the meeting by following the instructions listed at the bottom of this notice. The meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020. The subject of the meeting is to consider and act on the following: 1. Public Comments 2. Approve Minutes of May 6, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting 3. Tax Assessor/Collector's Report; invoices and checks; delinquent tax collection; installment payment requests; write-off of uncollectible accounts; investment of District funds; waiver requests; Depository Pledge Agreements 4. Bookkeeper’s Report; pay bills; checks and invoices; investment of District funds; budget; Depository Pledge Agreements 5. Review Ethics Letter and Update by Investment Officer 6. Operator's Report; operations, maintenance and repair of District facilities; water well permit; customer appeals; termination of service; water conservation and drought contingency matters; update of capital improvements plan 7. Annual Submission of Emergency Operations Information; Application for Critical Load Status 8. Temporary policies and procedures with regard to assessment of penalties, late notice fees, and termination of water service during pendency of COVID-19 disaster declaration 9. Correspondence from Subsidence District regarding COVID-19 and WaterWise program 10. Engineer's Report; design and acceptance of facilities; advertisement for bids; construction contract(s), pay estimates and change orders; permit matters; proposal(s); utility commitments; requests for service; requests for out-of-District service and/or annexation; easements; consents to encroachment 11. Report of PJPA; waste discharge permit; operation, maintenance, repair or capital improvements to PJPA plant and facilities 12. Review Code of Ethics and director questionnaire for conflicts disclosure statement 13. Pending Business Lori G. Aylett, Attorney for the District 000001
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HARRIS COUNTY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT NO. 275
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
Notice is hereby given to all interested parties that the Board of Directors of the captioned District will hold a public meeting by telephone conference call. Members of the public may access the meeting by following the instructions listed at the bottom of this notice.
The meeting will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020.
The subject of the meeting is to consider and act on the following:
1. Public Comments
2. Approve Minutes of May 6, 2020 Board of Directors Meeting
3. Tax Assessor/Collector's Report; invoices and checks; delinquent tax collection; installment payment requests; write-off of uncollectible accounts; investment of District funds; waiver requests; Depository Pledge Agreements
4. Bookkeeper’s Report; pay bills; checks and invoices; investment of District funds; budget; Depository Pledge Agreements
5. Review Ethics Letter and Update by Investment Officer
6. Operator's Report; operations, maintenance and repair of District facilities; water well permit; customer appeals; termination of service; water conservation and drought contingency matters; update of capital improvements plan
7. Annual Submission of Emergency Operations Information; Application for Critical Load Status
8. Temporary policies and procedures with regard to assessment of penalties, late notice fees, and termination of water service during pendency of COVID-19 disaster declaration
9. Correspondence from Subsidence District regarding COVID-19 and WaterWise program
10. Engineer's Report; design and acceptance of facilities; advertisement for bids; construction contract(s), pay estimates and change orders; permit matters; proposal(s); utility commitments; requests for service; requests for out-of-District service and/or annexation; easements; consents to encroachment
11. Report of PJPA; waste discharge permit; operation, maintenance, repair or capital improvements to PJPA plant and facilities
12. Review Code of Ethics and director questionnaire for conflicts disclosure statement
13. Pending Business
Lori G. Aylett, Attorney for the District
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Instructions for accessing telephone conference call:
On March 16, 2020, in accordance with section 418.016 of the Texas Government Code, Governor Abbott has suspended various provisions of the Texas Open Meetings Act that require government officials and members of the public to be physically present at a specified meeting location (the “Order”). In accordance with the Order, the District has implemented procedures to allow members of the public to participate and address the Board of Directors during the telephone conference meeting. To participate in the telephone conference meeting:
1. Please call 1-866-773-8424 and use access Code 625103# to access the meeting and announce your name to the meeting host.
2. The agenda packet is available at the following web site:
If our sponsorship request has not been fulfilled for the 2019-2020 school year, the District is authorized to:
D Invoice and ship once paid, our sponsorship request of 165 _WaterWise kits to the following
contact and address:
D Invoice and allocate once paid, our total sponsorship request of 165 , or other amount of
sponsorships, to the Subsidence District's Water Conservation Program.
D Do not allocate anyofoursponsorshipsforthe remainder of the 2019-2020 school year.
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DIRECTOR AND AGENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In 2005, the Texas Legislature approved changes in disclosure requirements for public officials in Texas.The requirements became effective on January 1, 2006 and were clarified and amended by the legislaturein 2007 and in 2015. Many public officials, including water district directors, agents, and employees, willnot need to file a report or take any action under the act. This questionnaire will assist you in determiningif you need to fill out a Texas Ethics Commission Form CIS, Local Government Officer ConflictsDisclosure Statement, for filing with the District. Please complete and sign this questionnaire and returnit to the attorney for the District.
Name: Trent ConnerDistrict: Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 275Office Held: Director
Definition: A “business relationship” in the questions below means a connection between two ormore parties based on the commercial activity of one of the parties but does not include the following: a)a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state or local government entity; b) atransaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or c) a purchase or lease ofgoods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regularexamination by, and reporting to, that agency.
Definition: A “family member” in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse; yourfather and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your spouse; and yourspouse’s mother, father, son, and daughter.
Definition: A “family relationship” in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse;your father and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your grandmother andher spouse; your grandfather and his spouse; your brother and his spouse; your sister and her spouse; yourgrandson; your granddaughter; your aunt; your uncle; your niece; your nephew; your great-grandson;your great-granddaughter; your great-grandmother; your great-grandfather; your spouse; your spouse’smother; your spouse’s father; your spouse’s son; your spouse’s daughter; your spouse’s grandmother;your spouse’s grandfather; your spouse’s grandson; your spouse’s granddaughter; your spouse’s brother;or your spouse’s sister.
Definition: A “vendor” in the questions below includes anyone who contracts with the District forthe sale or purchase of real property, goods, personal property, or services (skilled or unskilled labor orprofessional services) or anyone who SEEKS to contract with the District. Agents and employees of thevendor are included.
5. Do you or any Family Member have an employment relationship with any Vendor orpotential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxableincome (other than investment income) of more than $2,500?
Yes No
6. Do you or any Family Member have a Business Relationship with any Vendor orpotential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxableincome (other than investment income) of more than $2,500?
Yes No
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7. Has a Vendor or potential Vendor given you or any Family Member one or more gifts(not including food accepted as a guest or a political contribution) with a total value ofmore than $100?
Yes No
8. Does any Vendor or potential Vendor have a Family Relationship with you?
Yes No
If the answer to any of your questions is yes, please notify the attorney for the District as soon as possible.You may need to complete a Conflicts Disclosure Statement for filing with the District.
If your answer to any of these questions changes at any time in the future, please notify the attorney forthe District at once and update this form.
By:Trent Conner
Date signed:
Please note, Form CIS (attached) need only becompleted if you answered YES to any questions onthis “Director Questionnaire for Conflicts DisclosureStatement.”
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER
CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
(Instructions for completing and filing this form are provided on the next page.)
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th
Leg., Regular Session.
This is the notice to the appropriate local governmental entity that the following local
government officer has become aware of facts that require the officer to file this statement in
accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code.
Name of Local Government Officer
Office Held
Name of vendor described by Sections 176.001(7) and 176.003(a), Local Government Code
Description of the nature and extent of each employment or other business relationship and each family
relationship with vendor named in item 3.
List gifts accepted by the local government officer and any family member, if aggregate value of the gifts acceptedfrom vendor named in item 3 exceeds $100 during the 12-month period described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B).
Date Gift Accepted Description of Gift
Date Gift Accepted Description of Gift
Date Gift Accepted Description of Gift
(attach additional forms as necessary)
AFFIDAVIT
Signature of Local Government OfficerAFFI X NOTA RY STAMP / SEAL ABOVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me, by the said , this the day
of , 20 , to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office.
Signature of officer administering oath Printed name of officer administering oath Title of officer administering oath
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6I swear under penalty of perjury that the above statement is true and correct. I acknowledgethat the disclosure applies to each family member (as defined by Section 176.001(2), LocalGovernment Code) of this local government officer. I also acknowledge that this statementcovers the 12-month period described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Section 176.003 of the Local Government Code requires certain local government officers to file this form. A "local government officer" is
defined as a member of the governing body of a local governmental entity; a director, superintendent, administrator, president, or other
person designated as the executive officer of a local governmental entity; or an agent of a local governmental entity who exercises discretion
in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting of a vendor. This form is required to be filed with the records administrator of the
local governmental entity not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh business day after the date on which the officer becomes aware of the facts
that require the filing of this statement.
A local government officer commits an offense if the officer knowingly violates Section 176.003, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
Refer to chapter 176 of the Local Government Code for detailed information regarding the requirement to file this form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM
The following numbers correspond to the numbered boxes on the other side.
7. Name of Local Government Officer. Enter the name of the local government officer filing this statement.
8. Office Held. Enter the name of the office held by the local government officer filing this statement.
9. Name of vendor described by Sections 176.001(7) and 176.003(a), Local Government Code. Enter the name of the
vendor described by Section 176.001(7), Local Government Code, if the vendor: a) has an employment or other business
relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A), Local
Government Code; b) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts as described
by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code; or c) has a family relationship with the local government officer as defined
by Section 176.001(2-a), Local Government Code.
10. Description of the nature and extent of each employment or other business relationship and each family
relationship with vendor named in item 3. Describe the nature and extent of the employment or other business relationship the
vendor has with the local government officer or a family member of the officer as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A), Local
Government Code, and each family relationship the vendor has with the local government officer as defined by Section
176.001(2-a), Local Government Code.
11. List gifts accepted, if the aggregate value of the gifts accepted from vendor named in item 3 exceeds $100. List
gifts accepted during the 12-month period (described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code) by the local
government officer or family member of the officer from the vendor named in item 3 that in the aggregate exceed $100 in value.
12. Affidavit. Signature of local government officer.
Local Government Code § 176.001(2-a): “Family relationship” means a relationship between a person and another person
within the third degree by consanguinity or the second degree by affinity, as those terms are defined by Subchapter B, Chapter
573, Government Code.
Local Government Code § 176.003(a)(2)(A):
(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family
member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income, other
than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month period preceding the date that
the officer becomes aware that:
(iii)a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or
(iv) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
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DIRECTOR AND AGENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In 2005, the Texas Legislature approved changes in disclosure requirements for public officials in Texas.The requirements became effective on January 1, 2006 and were clarified and amended by the legislaturein 2007 and in 2015. Many public officials, including water district directors, agents, and employees, willnot need to file a report or take any action under the act. This questionnaire will assist you in determiningif you need to fill out a Texas Ethics Commission Form CIS, Local Government Officer ConflictsDisclosure Statement, for filing with the District. Please complete and sign this questionnaire and returnit to the attorney for the District.
Name: Gary WallaceDistrict: Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 275Office Held: Director
Definition: A “business relationship” in the questions below means a connection between two ormore parties based on the commercial activity of one of the parties but does not include the following: a)a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state or local government entity; b) atransaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or c) a purchase or lease ofgoods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regularexamination by, and reporting to, that agency.
Definition: A “family member” in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse; yourfather and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your spouse; and yourspouse’s mother, father, son, and daughter.
Definition: A “family relationship” in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse;your father and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your grandmother andher spouse; your grandfather and his spouse; your brother and his spouse; your sister and her spouse; yourgrandson; your granddaughter; your aunt; your uncle; your niece; your nephew; your great-grandson;your great-granddaughter; your great-grandmother; your great-grandfather; your spouse; your spouse’smother; your spouse’s father; your spouse’s son; your spouse’s daughter; your spouse’s grandmother;your spouse’s grandfather; your spouse’s grandson; your spouse’s granddaughter; your spouse’s brother;or your spouse’s sister.
Definition: A “vendor” in the questions below includes anyone who contracts with the District forthe sale or purchase of real property, goods, personal property, or services (skilled or unskilled labor orprofessional services) or anyone who SEEKS to contract with the District. Agents and employees of thevendor are included.
9. Do you or any Family Member have an employment relationship with any Vendor orpotential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxableincome (other than investment income) of more than $2,500?
Yes No
10. Do you or any Family Member have a Business Relationship with any Vendor orpotential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxableincome (other than investment income) of more than $2,500?
Yes No
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11. Has a Vendor or potential Vendor given you or any Family Member one or more gifts(not including food accepted as a guest or a political contribution) with a total value ofmore than $100?
Yes No
12. Does any Vendor or potential Vendor have a Family Relationship with you?
Yes No
If the answer to any of your questions is yes, please notify the attorney for the District as soon as possible.You may need to complete a Conflicts Disclosure Statement for filing with the District.
If your answer to any of these questions changes at any time in the future, please notify the attorney forthe District at once and update this form.
By:Gary Wallace
Date signed:
Please note, Form CIS (attached) need only becompleted if you answered YES to any questions onthis “Director Questionnaire for Conflicts DisclosureStatement.”
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER
CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
(Instructions for completing and filing this form are provided on the next page.)
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th
Leg., Regular Session.
This is the notice to the appropriate local governmental entity that the following local
government officer has become aware of facts that require the officer to file this statement in
accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code.
Name of Local Government Officer
Office Held
Name of vendor described by Sections 176.001(7) and 176.003(a), Local Government Code
Description of the nature and extent of each employment or other business relationship and each family
relationship with vendor named in item 3.
List gifts accepted by the local government officer and any family member, if aggregate value of the gifts acceptedfrom vendor named in item 3 exceeds $100 during the 12-month period described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B).
Date Gift Accepted Description of Gift
Date Gift Accepted Description of Gift
Date Gift Accepted Description of Gift
(attach additional forms as necessary)
AFFIDAVIT
Signature of Local Government OfficerAFFI X NOTA RY STAMP / SEAL ABOVE
Sworn to and subscribed before me, by the said , this the day
of , 20 , to certify which, witness my hand and seal of office.
Signature of officer administering oath Printed name of officer administering oath Title of officer administering oath
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
FORM CIS
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HCMUD 275
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6I swear under penalty of perjury that the above statement is true and correct. I acknowledgethat the disclosure applies to each family member (as defined by Section 176.001(2), LocalGovernment Code) of this local government officer. I also acknowledge that this statementcovers the 12-month period described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code.
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LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICER CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
Section 176.003 of the Local Government Code requires certain local government officers to file this form. A "local government officer" is
defined as a member of the governing body of a local governmental entity; a director, superintendent, administrator, president, or other
person designated as the executive officer of a local governmental entity; or an agent of a local governmental entity who exercises discretion
in the planning, recommending, selecting, or contracting of a vendor. This form is required to be filed with the records administrator of the
local governmental entity not later than 5 p.m. on the seventh business day after the date on which the officer becomes aware of the facts
that require the filing of this statement.
A local government officer commits an offense if the officer knowingly violates Section 176.003, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
Refer to chapter 176 of the Local Government Code for detailed information regarding the requirement to file this form.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THIS FORM
The following numbers correspond to the numbered boxes on the other side.
13. Name of Local Government Officer. Enter the name of the local government officer filing this statement.
14. Office Held. Enter the name of the office held by the local government officer filing this statement.
15. Name of vendor described by Sections 176.001(7) and 176.003(a), Local Government Code. Enter the name of the
vendor described by Section 176.001(7), Local Government Code, if the vendor: a) has an employment or other business
relationship with the local government officer or a family member of the officer as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A), Local
Government Code; b) has given to the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts as described
by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code; or c) has a family relationship with the local government officer as defined
by Section 176.001(2-a), Local Government Code.
16. Description of the nature and extent of each employment or other business relationship and each family
relationship with vendor named in item 3. Describe the nature and extent of the employment or other business relationship the
vendor has with the local government officer or a family member of the officer as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A), Local
Government Code, and each family relationship the vendor has with the local government officer as defined by Section
176.001(2-a), Local Government Code.
17. List gifts accepted, if the aggregate value of the gifts accepted from vendor named in item 3 exceeds $100. List
gifts accepted during the 12-month period (described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), Local Government Code) by the local
government officer or family member of the officer from the vendor named in item 3 that in the aggregate exceed $100 in value.
18. Affidavit. Signature of local government officer.
Local Government Code § 176.001(2-a): “Family relationship” means a relationship between a person and another person
within the third degree by consanguinity or the second degree by affinity, as those terms are defined by Subchapter B, Chapter
573, Government Code.
Local Government Code § 176.003(a)(2)(A):
(a) A local government officer shall file a conflicts disclosure statement with respect to a vendor if:
(2) the vendor:
(A) has an employment or other business relationship with the local government officer or a family
member of the officer that results in the officer or family member receiving taxable income, other
than investment income, that exceeds $2,500 during the 12-month period preceding the date that
the officer becomes aware that:
(v) a contract between the local governmental entity and vendor has been executed; or
(vi) the local governmental entity is considering entering into a contract with the vendor.
Form provided by Texas Ethics Commission www.ethics.state.tx.us Revised 11/30/2015
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DIRECTOR AND AGENT QUESTIONNAIRE FOR CONFLICTS DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
In 2005, the Texas Legislature approved changes in disclosure requirements for public officials in Texas.
The requirements became effective on January 1, 2006 and were clarified and amended by the legislaturein 2007 and in 2015. Many public officials, including water district directors, agents, and employees, will
not need to file a report or take any action under the act. This questionnaire will assist you in determiningif you need to fill out a Texas Ethics Commission Form CIS, Local Government Officer Conflicts
Disclosure Statement, for filing with the District. Please complete and sign this questionnaire and return
it to the attorney for the District.
Name: Nancy Speich
District: Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 275Office Held: Director
Definition: A "business relationship" in the questions below means a connection between two or
more parties based on the commercial activity of one of the parties but does not include the following: a)
a transaction that is subject to rate or fee regulation by a federal, state or local government entity; b) a
transaction conducted at a price and subject to terms available to the public; or c) a purchase or lease of
goods or services from a person that is chartered by a state or federal agency and that is subject to regular
examination by, and reporting to, that agency.
Definition: A "family member" in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse; your
father and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your spouse; and yourspouse's mother, father, son, and daughter.
Definition: A "family relationship" in the questions below includes: your mother and her spouse;
your father and his spouse; your son and his spouse; your daughter and her spouse; your grandmother and
her spouse; your grandfather and his spouse; your brother and his spouse; your sister and her spouse; your
grandson; your granddaughter; your aunt; your uncle; your niece; your nephew; your great-grandson;
your great-granddaughter; your great-grandmother; your great-grandfather; your spouse; your spouse's
mother; your spouse's father; your spouse's son; your spouse's daughter; your spouse's grandmother;your spouse's grandfather; your spouse's grandson; your spouse's granddaughter; your spouse's brother;or your spouse's sister.
Definition: A "vendor" in the questions below includes anyone who contracts with the District for
the sale or purchase of real property, goods, personal property, or services (skilled or unskilled labor orprofessional services) or anyone who SEEKS to contract with the District. Agents and employees of the
vendor are included.
1. Do you or any Family Member have an employment relationship with any Vendor or
potential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxable
income (other than investment income) of more than $2,500?
_Yes A No
2. Do you or any Family Member have a Business Relationship with any Vendor or
potential Vendor that could result in you or your Family Member receiving taxable
income (other than investment income) of more than $2,500?
_Yes ^ No
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3. Has a Vendor or potential Vendor given you or any Family Member one or more gifts
(not including food accepted as a guest or a political contribution) with a total value ofmore than $100?
Yes A No}C4. Does any Vendor or potential Vendor have a Family Relationship with you?
_Yes __2___NoT
If the answer to any of your questions is yes, please notify the attorney for the District as soon as possible.You may need to complete a Conflicts Disclosure Statement for filing with the District.
If your answer to any of these questions changes at any time in the future, please notify the attorney forthe District at once and update this form.
By:. <%^^ ^ ^^^c^Date signed: ^72ff / ^- 0 ^ &7—T
Please note. Form CIS (attached) need only becompleted if you answered YES to any questions onthis "Director Questionnaire for Conflicts DisclosureStatement."
