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        <ExplanationTxt>Conflict of interest statements are completed annually by Sears Methodist Retirement System Board of Trustees, Sears Plains Retirement Corporation Board of Directors and all senior staff. Any new Board Members or senior staff are required to complete the statement upon hire.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The compensation for the CEO is determined by the performance/compensation committee and is approved by the board in an annual review. Any raise or bonus is discussed and voted on by the board. Every few years an outside compensation specialist is hired to help determine compensation for the CEO. 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. 2013 was most recent year of review by independent persons.</ExplanationTxt>
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