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        <Explanation>THE PRESIDENT &amp; CEO REVIEWS THE PERFORMANCE AND COMPENSATION DATA FOR ALL OFFICERS. TOTAL COMPENSATION IS APPROVED AS PART OF THE ANNUAL BUDGET APPROVAL PROCESS.</Explanation>
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