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        <ExplanationTxt>The Board of Trustees and officers sign conflict of interest statements annually. The Director of Finance and the Audit Committee review the statements. Should a conflict occur, the documents are sent to the Audit &amp; Compliance Committee for further review and discussion. Should any conflicts of interest be disclosed, the board member or officer would be asked to refrain from participation in any deliberation or decision with regard to matters affected by the relationship.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Compensation Committee, with approval of the independent Board of Trustees, established the compensation for the Executive Director. The compensation "package" is reviewed and adjusted annually, as appropriate, by the independent Board. A compensation survey and an independent compensation consultant were used in this process. The compensation approval is documented in the board minutes. The Executive Director sets compensation for the other officers. Comparability data and an independent compensation consultant are used in this process. The process is documented in written agreements maintained by Human Resources.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Contract labor: Program service expenses 1,025,483. Management and general expenses 154,081. Fundraising expenses 1,193. Total expenses 1,180,757. Memberships, fees and subscriptions: Program service expenses 319,561. Management and general expenses 48,015. Fundraising expenses 372. Total expenses 367,948. Other professional fees: Program service expenses 87,698. Management and general expenses 12,716. Fundraising expenses 102. Total expenses 100,516.</ExplanationTxt>
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