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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD BY USING COMPARABLE DATA FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND BUDGET. THE PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED IN THE BOARD MINUTES. THE LAST SALARY COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS HELD ON MAY 2022.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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