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        <Explanation>INSPERITY, COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF GREATER DALLAS, AND OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS PROVIDE RESOURCES AS GUIDES FOR COMPENSATION OF STAFF. THESE GUIDELINES ARE USED IN DETERMINING COMMENSURATE SALARY RANGES. THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, IS THE FINAL HIRING AUTHORITY ON ALL STAFF. INSPERITY IS A PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYER ORGANIZATION AND IS REIMBURSED BY MASONIC HOME AND SCHOOL OF TEXAS FOR ALL COMPENSATION PAID.</Explanation>
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