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        <ExplanationTxt>Conflicts must be disclosed and reviewed by the Board. The board review includes how the conflict impacts the organization, whether the arrangement is in the best interest of the organization, and if the arrangement is fair and reasonable. The conflict is discussed and voted upon by independent members of the board. A decision is made to enter into the transaction or arrantmnent or not.If there is a failure to disclose a conflict of interest, the board shall take the appropriate disciplinary and corrective action.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation is set in consultation with Joseph Kager of POE Group Inc, an independent compensation consulting firm. Kager uses comparability data from other music-related nonprofits that operate music festivals similar to the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Compensation is set in consultation with Joseph Kager of POE Group Inc, an independent compensation consulting firm. Kager uses comparability data from other music-related nonprofits that operate music festivals similar to the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The non-profit financial reports are available upon request, in addition to public posting on the Colorado Secretary of State website.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>All musicians are contracted for the Mahlerfest concerts. This also includes temporary staff and stipends.</ExplanationTxt>
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