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        <Explanation>AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTING FIRM PREPARES AND REVIEWS THE 990. THE 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER AND THE PRESIDENT OF EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION. ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS THAT THE CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OR PRESIDENT HAVE ARE ADDRESSED AND ANY CORRECTIONS OR CLARIFICATIONS THAT NEED TO BE MADE ARE MADE PRIOR TO SUBMITTING THE 990 TO THE IRS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>LINE 15A: THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION IS EVALUATED BY THE PRESIDENT OF EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY IN CONSULTATION WITH THE BOARD OF TRUSTEE CHAIR. THEY ASK OPINIONS FROM OTHERS THAT WORK WITH/FOR THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION. THIS PROCESS IS DONE ON A YEARLY BASIS. THE CASE ANNUAL SALARY SURVEY FOR THE MIDWEST REGION IS USED TO DETERMINE IF SALARIES ARE WITHIN THE MEDIAN RANGE. THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION'S SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE PRESIDENT OF EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY. THE SALARY IS COMPARABLE TO OTHERS IN THE ADMINISTRATION. LINE 15B: THE PRESIDENT OF THE FOUNDATION HANDLES THE COMPENSATION REVIEW OF THE OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES OF THE ORGANIZATION.</Explanation>
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