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        <Explanation>CEO pay is determined by the Brazos Electric Board along with wage survey information that is provided by Watson Wyatt for CEO salaries. Each Board member fills out a performance evaluation on the CEO and then the Board members meet to discuss what the increase should be based off performance and tenure in the position. The 16 member Board is responsible for deciding on the pay of the CEO for Brazos Electric. Vice President pay is determined based on 2 components. Each Vice President's job title is placed in a Salary Grade based off wage survey studies Watson Wyatt have performed. Individual increases are based on performance, tenure and position within the Salary Grade. The CEO of Brazos Electric is responsible for evaluating increases for Vice Presidents.</Explanation>
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        <ReturnReference>PAGE 12 PART XI LINE 5</ReturnReference>
        <Explanation>THE ADDITIONAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS PER PART X, RELATES TO INCOME/(LOSS) RECEIVED FROM A PASS-THROUGH ENTITY SCHEDULE K-1.</Explanation>
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