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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING BODY INDEPENDENTLY REVIEWS COMPARABLE SALARIES FOR THEIR DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS. AFTER NEGOTIATION AND DISCUSSION OF THE BOARD, THE BOARD'S APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MEETING MINUTES. THE COMPENSATION PROCESS WAS LAST UNDERTAKEN IN FISCAL YEAR 2017.</ExplanationTxt>
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