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        <ExplanationTxt>EACH BOARD AND STAFF MEMBER IS REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT THAT THEY HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE POLICY, AND THEY WILL COMPLY WITH IT. AT EACH MEETING OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, THERE IS A FORMAL PLACE ON THE AGENDA WHERE BOARD MEMBERS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ARE ASKED IF THEY HAVE ANY CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO DISCLOSE. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING REFLECT WHETHER ANY CONFLICTS OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS WERE REPORTED. THE INDIVIDUAL WITH THE CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS REQUESTED TO LEAVE THE MEETING WHILE THE REMAINING BOARD MEMBERS DISCUSS AND MAKE A DECISION ABOUT WHETHER THE CONFLICT OR POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS. THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING REFLECT THE DECISION AND HOW SUCH MATTERS WERE ADDRESSED IF APPLICABLE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION IS REVIEWED BY THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE ANNUALLY, WHICH MAKES A REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. INFORMATION IS GATHERED FROM OTHER NC NON-PROFIT LAND TRUSTS ABOUT COMPARABLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARIES. INCREASED COMPENSATION NOT ALREADY IN THE ORGANIZATION'S ADOPTED BUDGET, INCLUDING RAISES AND BONUSES, MUST BE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. OTHER THAN THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, THERE ARE NO OTHER EMPLOYEES WITH SUBSTANTIAL AUTHORITY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, POLICIES, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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