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        <ExplanationTxt>Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Annually ASHA contracts with Quatt Associates, outside consultants, to provide an independent and market driven compensation package for the CEO and all staff positions. The following elements are included in the process for determining compensation for these positions: 1)Quatt Associates reviews all of the positions, including the CEO's position. The BOD approves and works directly with the consultant regarding the CEO's position. 2)Quatt Associates provides market data for the determination of compensation for the CEO and all other positions. 3)The President documents the discussion regarding compensation for the CEO's position and forwards instructions to the Chief Staff officer. 4)All other staff position salary ranges are established (based on Quatt's review), subject to the approval of the CEO. The organization does not have a review process for compensation for the Board of Directors since the board members do not get compensation from the organization.</ExplanationTxt>
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