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        <ExplanationTxt>THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING THE COMPENSATION OF OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BY THE NW BOARD OF DIRECTORS USES DAN BRUNNING AND COMPENSATE PROGRAM TO DETERMINE RANGE OF SALARIES/RATES FOR ALL OTHER EMPLOYEES.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICIES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION BY CONTACING THE GENERAL MANAGER DAVID MCDOWELL AT THE COOPERATIVE.</ExplanationTxt>
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