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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION, INC. LEASES EMPLOYEES FROM A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT ORGANIZATION, EXTENSIS VI, LLC. THE EMPLOYEES ARE CONSIDERED COMMON LAW EMPLOYEES OF THE PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION, INC., HOWEVER, EXTENSIS VI, LLC IS THE EMPLOYER OF RECORD AND EMPLOYEES GET THEIR W2S FROM EXTENSIS VI, LLC.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>DIRECTORS ARE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT A CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON AN ANNUAL BASIS. THE ASSOCIATION REQUIRES ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST TO BE DISCLOSED TO HUMAN RESOURCES. IF AN ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONLICT OF INTEREST IS DETERMINED TO EXIST, THE ASSOCIATION WILL TAKE SUCH STEPS AS IT DEEMS NECESSARY TO APPROPRIATELY ADDRESS THE CONFLICT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES, WORKS WITH AN EXTERNAL RECRUITING FIRM, WHO CONDUCTS A COMPARISON OF PRESIDENT/CEO COMPENSATION AMOUNT LIKE ORGANIZATIONS TO DETERMINE THE APPROPRIATE SALARY FOR THE PRESIDENT/CEO. HUMAN RESOURCES UTILIZES COMPENSATION CONSULTANTS, MARKET DATA, COMPENSATION SURVEYS, AND PERFORMANCE REVIEW TO DETERMINE ANNUAL INCREASES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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