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        <ExplanationTxt>CAPITAL DEFENSE PROJECT OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA INC. MUST PREPARE AN ANNUAL BUDGET THAT IS PRESENTED TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA PUBLIC DEFENDER BOARD FOR REVIEW AND APPROVAL. PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS IS THE LISTING OF COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES OF CAPITAL DEFENSE PROJECT OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA INC.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>CAPITAL DEFENSE PROJECT OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA IS REQUIRED TO SUBMIT MONTHLY TO THE STATE OF LOUISIANA ITS RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS). THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION THROUGH THE STATE OF LOUISIANA PUBLIC DEFENDER OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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