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        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS RECEIVE A COPY OF FORM 990 BEFORE IT IS FILED. THE FORM IS REVIEWED AND APPROVED DURING A MONTHLY BOARD MEETING.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <ExplanationTxt>THE GENERAL MANAGER'S SALARY IS COMPARED TO OTHER COOPERATIVES THROUGH INDUSTRY SURVERYS AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THIS PROCESS IS UNDERTAKEN ANNUALLY.</ExplanationTxt>
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