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        <Explanation>Annual and periodic reviews of the policy are made by board and management staff at regular monthly board meetings.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Data is collected and reviewed from the following surveys: NRECA National Compensation Survey, Economic Research Institute9s Salary Survey, and Mountain States Employers Council Colorado REA Compensation Survey. A third party consultant, NCG, Inc., is contacted to perform this analysis and work with Poudre Valley REA9s Senior Management team to recommend the compensation plan for board approval.</Explanation>
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        <Explanation>Part VI, Section B, Line 11a: Board may review Form 990 after it has been e-filed and has the authority to ammend the return if necessary. Page 10, Part IX, Line 4, Benefits paid to or for members-The Cooperative allocated patronage capital</Explanation>
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