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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FORM 990 WAS REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AND A COPY OF THE FORM 990 WAS MADE AVAILABLE TO THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS PRIOR TO ITS FILING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE APPROVE THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION IS COMPARED WITH OTHER SIMILAR POSITIONS IN NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AND WITH INFORMATION FROM THE ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS FOR SIMILAR-SIZED INSTITUTIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ALL GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE AT FRIENDS' OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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