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        <ExplanationTxt>The compensation for the CEO is determined by the Performance/Compensation Committee and is approved by the Board of Trustees in an annual review. Any raise or bonus is discussed and voted on by the board. On a regular basis, the organization subscribes to an outside compensation survey to help determine compensation for the CEO and other top management officials. Each Senior VP or Executive VP review or salary increase is determined by the CEO in an annual review process. Each senior VP has key officers under them that are reviewed in the same manner. The most recent review of compensation by independent persons was done in 2011.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Although not required, the organization will provide photocopies of its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements to those who request one or more of these items.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>Please note that Forms 926 &amp; 5471 were not prepared by CliftonLarsonAllen LLP; the information provided herein was duplicated for e-filing. Preparation of these forms was completed by: EisnerAmper LLP 111 Wood Avenue South Iselin, NJ 08830-2700</ExplanationTxt>
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