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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The board of directors annually reviews the Executive Director's performance. It determines any changes in compensation based on performance and comparable compensation for similarly qualified persons in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations. Deliberations and decisions are documented contemporaneously.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organization's documents are available upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
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