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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION'S EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FINANCE COMMITTEE MEET TO DISCUSS AND DETERMINE THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEES (IF ANY). INDEPENDENT PERSONS COMPRISING THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION AND DID SO CONTEMPORANEOUSLY WITH DELIBERATIONS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE FOUNDATION FOLLOWS PUBLIC INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS AND MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. PUBLIC INSPECTION MAY BE MADE AT THE FOUNDATION'S ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE LOCATED AT 1507 HARDY STREET, SUITE 208, HATTIESBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39401 DURING NORMAL BUSINESS HOURS UPON SCHEDULING AN APPOINTMENT BY CALLING 601-583-6180.</ExplanationTxt>
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