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        <ExplanationTxt>The Board Member is provided a copy of the return for review prior to filing. The return is also reviewed by the Chief Financial Officer, Chief General Counsel and the Chief Audit and Compliance Officer of University Health Systems of Eastern Carolina, Inc. (D/B/A Vidant Health) prior to filing with the Internal Revenue Service.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The compensation is determined by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the VH Board using comparative data from like organizations and input from consultants. This process is performed every two years, the last year being 2017. It will be performed again in fiscal year 2019. Compensation of other officers and key employees is also determined by the Compensation and Benefits Committee of the VH Board using comparative data from like organizations and input from consultants. This process is performed every two years, the last year being 2017. It will be performed again in fiscal year 2019. All compensation discussions and actions are documented and approved in the minutes of the Committee.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public upon request for the same period of disclosure as set forth in IRC Section 6104(d).</ExplanationTxt>
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