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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION USES AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT WHO WORKS WITH MULTIPLE CEMETERIES AND THE ORGANIZATION USES THE CONSULTANT AS AN EXPERT IN THIS INDUSTRY. THE CONSULTANT PROVIDES RECOMMENDATIONS ABOUT SALARIES BASED UPON HIS EXPERIENCE WITH OTHER CEMETERIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC. THE DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE ORGANIZATIONS OFFICE.</ExplanationTxt>
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