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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE RECOMMENDATIONS OF THE PRESIDENT USING AN INDUSTRY SPECIFIC COMPENSATION SURVEY DONE BY VISION SERVE ALLIANCE OR INDUSTRY STANDARD PUBLICATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MAY BE EXAMINED UPON REQUEST. THEY ARE COMPILED BY THE CONTROLLER AND APPROVED BY THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO PRIOR TO RELEASE.</ExplanationTxt>
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