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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS WELL AS EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED ANNUALLY TO SIGN THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY. THE BOARD CHAIR AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDE AN ORIENTATION COVERING CONFLICTS OF INTEREST FOR NEW BOARD MEMBERS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND FINANCE MANAGER IS DETERMINED BASED ON REFERENCE TO ANNUAL SALARY SURVEYS OF SIMILARLY SITUATED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE LOCAL AREA.</ExplanationTxt>
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