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        <ExplanationTxt>The ABA is committed to improving the quality of care for burn patients through prevention efforts, educational offerings, burn research, publication of a scientific journal, the burn center verification program and Advanced Burn Life Support course.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The ABA is a member-based association. Our members join the ABA to derive benefits to help them in their professional careers.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The members elect the slate of candidates to serve on the Board of Trustees and as officers of the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The draft Form 990 is provided to the Board of Trustees during a virtual meeting for review and approval prior to submission.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Conflict of interest reporting occurs before appointment, election, employment or other retention, and annually thereafter. Each ABA representative is also expected to update his/her Disclosure Questionnaire whenever a material change occurs in his/her relationships.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>The Executive Compensation Committee determines the compensation of the Executive Director. An independent contractor was utilized to benchmark the salary of the Executive Director during hiring process. The Executive Director determines the compensation of key employees based on comparable data from the market.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Bylaws are available on the organization's website. Other materials are provided upon written request.</ExplanationTxt>
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