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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MANAGEMENT TEAM REVIEWS THE DRAFTED RETURNS WITH NONPROFIT CONSULTANTS. ANY QUESTIONS OR NEEDED EDITS ARE ADDRESSED BEFORE THE RETURN IS FINALIZED. FINAL COPIES ARE THEN DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD BEFORE FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>TO UPHOLD OUR CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, WE REQUIRE ALL BOARD MEMBERS TO DISCLOSE ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS PRIOR TO VOTING. WHEN CONTRIBUTIONS OR BENEFITS ARE RECEIVED FROM AN EXTERNAL COMPANY OR DONOR, WE CONFIRM THAT NO BOARD MEMBER PERSONALLY BENEFITS. WE CIRCULATE THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ANNUALLY, AND ASK BOARD MEMBERS TO SIGN A STATEMENT AGREEING TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS' INITIAL SALARY WAS SET BASED ON A WAGE STUDY REVIEW AND THE ORGANIZATION'S ANNUAL BUDGET. A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WAS CONVENED, AND A DECISION WAS REACHED FOLLOWING DISCUSSION. SUBSEQUENT INCREASES ARE DETERMINED THROUGH AN ANNUAL PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF THE CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS, INCORPORATING FEEDBACK FROM STAFF, PARTNERS, AND BOARD MEMBERS. EACH YEAR, AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS AND COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENTS ARE ALSO CONSIDERED IN THE FINAL DECISION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES TO THE PUBLIC ALL DOCUMENTS REQUIRED BY LAW TO BE MADE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.</ExplanationTxt>
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