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        <ExplanationTxt>MERIDIAN IS RECOGNIZED AS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAXES UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE EXCEPT FOR UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME. MERIDIAN HAS PROCESSES PRESENTLY IN PLACE TO ENSURE THE MAINTENANCE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS: TO IDENTIFY AND REPORT UNRELATED INCOME; TO DETERMINE ITS FILING AND TAX OBLIGATIONS IN JURISDICTIONS FOR WHICH IT HAS NEXUS; AND TO IDENTIFY AND EVALUATE OTHER MATTERS THAT MAY BE CONSIDERED TAX POSITIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>CEO COMPENSATION IS DETERMINED BY INDEPENDENT TRUSTEES THROUGH A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, WHICH REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION FROM OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, DISCUSSES THIS INFORMATION AND DOCUMENTS ITS DECISION IN CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES. COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS OR KEY EMPLOYEES IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT/CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER AND THE CHIEF TALENT &amp; ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR OVERSEEING THE AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SELECTION OF AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT IS CONSISTENT WITH PRIOR YEARS.</ExplanationTxt>
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