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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Members or stockholder classes and rights Part VI line 6</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE MERIDIAN LITTLE THEATRE IS COMPRISED OF MEMBERS THAT PURCHASE AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP WHICH ENTITLES THEM TO ATTEND THE PRODUCTIONS DURING THE YEAR.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Member election for additional members Part VI line 7a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>WITH THE PURCHASE OF A SEASON TICKET, THE MEMBERS HAVE THE RIGHT TO NOMINATE AND ELECT THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The treasurer and business manager reviewed the 990 before filing.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND FINANCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSED AND APPROVED THE COMPENSATION OF TOP MANAGEMENT. IT WAS INCLUDED ON THE ANNUAL BUDGET.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The board of directors and finance committee discussed and approved the compensation of all employees of Meridian Little Theatre. These amounts were included on the annual budget.</ExplanationTxt>
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        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>ALL DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC INSPECTION. THE MERIDIAN LITTLE THEATRE IS REGISTERED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI SECRETARY OF STATE AS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION.</ExplanationTxt>
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