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        <Explanation>DANE COUNTY PARENT COUNCIL, INC. BROADCASTS A PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT PRIOR TO REGISTRATION TO NOTIFY THE PUBLIC THAT CLASSES ARE OPEN TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. THE REGISTRATION FORM STATES THAT DANE COUNTY PARENT COUNCIL, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SERVICE PROVIDER.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>HUMAN RESOURCE DIRECTOR DOES AN ANNUAL SALARY COMPARISON FOR ALL POSITIONS. THE COMPARISONS ARE MADE TO THE MADISON AREA JOB MARKET AND BETWEEN SIMILAR/LIKE NONPROFIT POSITIONS. WE ALSO PARTICIPATE IN THE UNITED WAY SURVEY WHICH INCLUDES NONPROFIT WAGE AND BENEFIT DATA. THIS PROVIDES THE "INDEPENDENCE". IN THE CASE OF KEY EMPLOYEES, THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE FINAL SALARY.</Explanation>
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