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        <Explanation>THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS COMMITTEE DETERMINES AND APPROVES LHA'S CEO'S SALARY AND ANNUAL BONUS. LHA'S CEO IS EVALUATED BY MEMBERS OF THE LHA BOARD ON CERTAIN PERFORMANCE ELEMENTS. AN INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION CONSULTANT PROVIDES THE EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION &amp; BENEFITS COMMITTEE WITH GUIDANCE IN DETERMINING SALARY AND ANNUAL BONUS FOR LHA'S CEO AND INCENTIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE STAFF. LHA'S CEO DETERMINES THE SALARY INCREASES FOR THE EXECUTIVE STAFF.</Explanation>
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