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      <GeneralExplanation>
        <ReturnReference>FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>DURING MEETINGS AND OTHER EVENTS THAT POTENTIALLY HAVE CONFLICTS PRESENT, THE PERSON OR PERSONS HAVING THE CONFLICT WILL OBSTAIN FROM PARTICIPATING.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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        <Explanation>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS ESTABLISHED AN EVALUATION COMMITTEE THAT MEETS AND REVIEWS THE ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND PREPARES AN EVALUATION OF HIS PERFORMANCE AND ESTABLISHES GOALS AND OBJECTIVES FOR THE COMING YEAR. THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EVERY 2 YEARS THE SALARY IS REVIEWED TO ASSURE THAT IT IS FAIR AND EQUITABLE IN COMPARISON TO THE SALARIES OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS OF SIMILAR SIZE AND COMPARABLE RESPONSIBILITIES. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ALL VOLUNTEER POSITIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>POLICIES, GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND 990 ARE ALL AVAILABLE AT THE OFFICES OF THE THURSTON COUNTY FOOD BANK UPON REQUEST. THEY ARE MAINTAINED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR.</Explanation>
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