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        <ExplanationTxt>THE LOCAL WORKFORCE INVESTMENT AREA III REGULARLY REVIEWS COMPARABLE POSITIONS WITHIN AND OUTSIDE OF THE STATE WORKFORCE SYSTEM TO DETERMINE REASONABLENESS OF COMPENSATION. COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND OTHER LEADERSHIP STAFF IS REVIEWED ANNUALLY BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.</ExplanationTxt>
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