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        <Explanation>COMPENSATION AWARDED BUT NOT GIVEN TO THE PRESIDENT/CEO (DUE TO FINANCIAL CONDITION OF THE HOSPITAL). THE AVERAGE SALARY FOR THIS POSITION HAS BEEN $130,000. NO ACCUMULATED LIABILITY WAS GIVEN IN THE CURRENT YEAR.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>A COMMITTEE OF TWO OR MORE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD MEETS PERIODICALLY TO REVIEW THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPARABILITY DATA OF SIMILARLY SIZED HOSPITALS IN THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT. THEY DELIBERATE AND A FINAL DECISION IS MADE.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC.</Explanation>
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