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        <ExplanationTxt>CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY OUR CHIEF EXECUTIVE REGULARLY COMMUNICATES WITH COUNSEL AND THE BOARD CHAIR TO ENSURE THAT THERE ARE NO CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. THE BOARD ALSO MONITORS POSSIBLE CONFLICTS DURING THE COURSE OF ITS BOARD MEETINGS. THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DETAILED IN OUR CONTRACTS AS WELL.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>PROCESS OF DETERMINING COMPENSATION COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR TOP OFFICIAL: THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE'S SALARY IS REVIEWED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND RAISES ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPARABLE SALARIES ARE EVALUATED WHEN MAKING REVIEW. COMPENSATION PROCESS FOR OFFICERS: ALL OTHER STAFF COMPENSATION AMOUNTS ARE REVIEWED AND APPROVED BY THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>AVAILABILITY OF CERTAIN DOCUMENTS UPON REQUEST, COPIES OF DOCUMENTS ARE SENT TO INTERESTED PARTIES.</ExplanationTxt>
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