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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS AND SIGNS THE 990 AND 990-T AND REPORTS COMPLETION OF THE SUBMISSION TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE 990 DATA IS REPORTED FROM THE BOARD APPROVED AUDIT.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE VICE-PRESIDENT/CEO REVIEWS ALL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST DISCLOSURES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>ASAE'S SALARY GUIDE IS USED TO COMPARE SALARIES. THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL DETERMINES AND APPROVES THE CEO'S COMPENSATION. THE CEO APPROVES KEY EMPLOYEE COMPENSATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.</ExplanationTxt>
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