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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD REVIEWS SALARY STUDIES, REVIEWS 990'S OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND INQUIRES OF MANAGEMENT/BOARD OF SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT AND UPPER LEVEL MANAGERMENT. A COPY OF CONTRACT/PAY DECISION IS PLACED IN THE EMPLOYEE'S PERSONNEL FILE. SAME PROCESS IS USED FOR THE OTHER OFFICERS OF THE ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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