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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF CAI ACTS AS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, USING COMPILED COMPARABILITY DATA AND ADVICE FROM LEGAL COUNSEL TO SET COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND CO-FOUNDER. THE ORGANIZATION HAS WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS WITH THE CO-FOUNDER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THAT INCLUDES COMPENSATION AND WHICH WAS APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. COMPENSATION OF OTHER EMPLOYEES IS PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ANNUALLY DURING THE REVIEW OF THE OPERATING BUDGET PROPOSED BY MANAGEMENT. COMPENSATION IS THEN APPROVED BY FORMAL APPROVAL OF THE OPERATING BUDGET.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY ARE AVAILABLE BY REQUEST TO THE PUBLIC. THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FORM 990 ARE AVAILABLE ON OUR WEBSITE.</Explanation>
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