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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PRESIDENT OF BUCKNER CHILDREN &amp; FAMILY SERVICES IS EMPLOYED BY BUCKNER INTERNATIONAL (BI), A RELATED 501(C)(3) ORGANIZATION. BI USES THE FOLLOWING METHODS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT: -COMPENSATION COMMITTEE -INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT -COMPENSATION SURVEY OR STUDY -FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS -APPROVAL BY THE BOARD OR COMPENSATION COMMITTEE</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW BY REQUEST. THEY MAY BE REVIEWED AT THE CORPORATE OFFICE IN DALLAS OR MAY BE SENT BY MAIL.</ExplanationTxt>
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