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        <ExplanationTxt>CEO AND OTHER SALARIES ARE PART OF A SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN CONDUCTED BY AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT WHO COMPARES COMPARABLE POSITION SALARIES LOCALLY AND STATEWIDE. THE STATE LIBRARY PROVIDES SALARY FIGURES FOR CEO'S ACROSS THE STATE. THE SALARY ADMINISTRATION PLAN WAS UPDATED IN 2009. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND APPROVES ANNUAL SALARY RAISES AS PART OF THE BUDGET PROCESS EACH YEAR TO ENSURE COMPENSATION DOES NOT EXCEED FAIR MARKET VALUE. REVIEW AND APPROVAL PROCESS IS DOCUMENTED VIA BOARD MINUTES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MOST RECENT FORM 990 IS POSTED ON OUR WEBSITE. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC REVIEW UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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