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        <ExplanationTxt>THE ORGANIZATION HAS ESTABLISHED SALARY SCALES FOR ALL POSITIONS. THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS AND IN THE HIRING OF ALL KEY EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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