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        <ExplanationTxt>EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REVIEW THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S PERFORMANCE SUMMARY ANNUALLY; INCREASE IS BASED ON PERFORMANCE AND BUDGET AVAILABILITY. THEY USE COMPARATIVE SALARIES PROVIDED IN THE PUBLICATION OF ASSOCIATION COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY PUBLISHED FOR THE YEAR</ExplanationTxt>
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