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        <ExplanationTxt>THE MISSION OF NORTHEAST KINGDOM HUMAN SERVICES, INC. IS TO PROVIDE RESPONSIVE AND EFFICIENT COMMUNITY-BASED, CONSUMER-SENSITIVE, MENTAL HEALTH, SUBSTANCE ABUSE, AND DEVELOPMENTAL SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF CALEDONIA, ESSEX AND ORLEANS COUNTIES SITUATED IN THE NORTHEASTERN PORTION OF THE STATE OF VERMONT</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION'S BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE WILL REVIEW AND APPROVE THE 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION ANNUALLY REQUIRES OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND TRUSTEES TO COMPLETE AND SIGN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE AND ENSURE THAT THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS ADHERED TO.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>INITIAL COMPENSATION IS ESTABLISHED BY AN EXECUTIVE SEARCH COMMITTEE COMPOSED OF BOARD MEMBERS, COMMUNITY AND STAFF REPRESENTATIVES. SUBSEQUENT REVIEW OF INCUMBENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS CONDUCTED ANNUALLY BY A BOARD AUTHORIZED EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY,AND ITS FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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