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        <ExplanationTxt>THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY, DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION DETERMINE AND PUBLISH A MAXIMUM SALARY GUIDELINE BY COUNTY, BY POSITION EACH YEAR FOR THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT OFFICIALS. THE SALARIES OF THE DIRECTORS AND TOP MANAGMENT OFFICIALS ARE PRESENTED TO THE GOVERNING BOARD IN A BUDGET THAT IS APPROVED ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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