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        <ExplanationTxt>THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS ACTS AS THE FOUNDATION'S COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND USES COMPARABILITY DATA, INCLUDING FORM 990 OF OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, COMPENSATION SURVEYS AND OTHER MARKET REVIEWS, TO DETERMINE AND APPROVE COMPENSATION FOR SENIOR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS. THE DELIBERATION AND DECISION IS DOCUMENTED BY THE HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE POSTED ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.</ExplanationTxt>
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