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        <ExplanationTxt>THE SALARY OF THE CLAY MINERAL SOCIETY EMPLOYEES IS REPORTED BY THE MINERALOGICAL SOCIETY OF AMERICA UNDER A COMMON PAY MASTER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION INCLUDES HAVING A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, A WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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