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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE QUESTIONED ANNUALLY TO ENSURE COMPLIANCE; THEY ARE ALSO REMINDED THEY SHOULD DO SO IF CHANGES OCCUR THROUGHOUT THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS SET THE CEO'S COMPENSATION BASED ON COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS IN THE SAME GEOGRAPHIC AREA. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS AND APPROVES THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SALARY.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE PUBLISHED ON THE NATIONAL DISASTER SEARCH DOG FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE AND ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC VIEWING. THE ORGANIZATION'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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