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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT INCLUDES A REVIEW BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION OF OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES INCLUDES A REVIEW BY THE BOARD CHAIR.</ExplanationTxt>
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