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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>BASED ON REVIEW AND COST OF LIVING/MERIT INCREASE. COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY CEO, COO AND OUTSIDE CONTROLLER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICTS OF INTEREST, WHISTLE BLOWER AND RECORD RETENTION POLICY AS WELL AS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON WRITTEN REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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