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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, AS A NON-VOTING OFFICER OF THE ASSOCATION, HAS APPROVAL TO SIGN THE TAX FORM 990. THE BOARD TREASURER RECEIVES RECONCILED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS MONTHLY. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVES FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT EACH BOARD MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AN EVALUATION OF MANAGEMENT IS PERFORMED UPON CONTRACT RENEWAL BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION OF MANAGEMENT IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY DURING THE BUDGET PROCESS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENTERED INTO A CONTRACT WITH A MANAGEMENT COMPANY. CALABRESE MANAGEMENT, INC., EIN: 25-1874170, HANDLES ALL MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL, PROGRAM AND ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION. THE COMPANY AVERAGED 37 HOURS PER WEEK WORKING FOR THE ORGANIZATION IN THIS FISCAL YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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