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        <ExplanationTxt>The board reviews the Executive Director's performance annually and votes to approve any changes in compensation. The Executive Director reviews the Operations Director's performance annually and determines any changes in compensation.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Reviewed by the Finance Director and Operations Co-Executive Director, then Board Treasurer and Finance Committee. Copies provided to the Board.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Board members complete a conflict of interest form each year.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Board reviews the Co-Executive Directors' performance annually and votes to approve any changes in compensation. The Co-Executive Directors' review all staff members' performance annually and determine any change in compensation.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Follows state and federal law regarding disclosure of governing documents, policies and financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
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