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        <Explanation>THE DIRECTORS OF THE BOARD CONSISTENTLY MONITOR COMPLIANCE OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY. THE PRESIDENT'S OFFICE REQUESTS AND ENSURES THAT ALL FORMS ARE RETURNED. IF A CONFLICT IS PRESENT THE PRESIDENT REVIEWS AND DISCUSSES IT WITH THE BOARD. THE INDIVIDUAL REPORTING A CONFLICT IS NOT ALLOWED TO VOTE ON RELATED ISSUES BUT MAY BE PART OF BOARD DISCUSSIONS.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE IS SET UP FOR THE CEO AND OTHER TOP MANAGEMENT. OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES GO THROUGH THE SAME PROCESS AS OTHER EMPLOYEES BY USING LOCAL, REGIONAL AND OTHER PEER GROUPS TO DETERMINE THE FAIR WAGE.</Explanation>
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      <GeneralExplanation>
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