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DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Post Retirement Benefits With Individual Employees [Line Items] |  |  |
Total expense recognized | $ 1,303 | $ 1,369 | $ 324
Total deferred compensation liability | $ 15,800 | $ 14,500 |
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer [Member] |  |  |
Post Retirement Benefits With Individual Employees [Line Items] |  |  |
Retirement age | 67 years |  |
Imputed interest rate | 2.30% | 2.60% |
Chairman, President and CEO [Member] |  |  |
Post Retirement Benefits With Individual Employees [Line Items] |  |  |
Retirement age | 72 years |  |
Imputed interest rate | 2.30% | 2.60% |
Required service period | 15 years |  |
Maximum benefit as a percentage of salary | 66.00% |  |
Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer [Member] |  |  |
Post Retirement Benefits With Individual Employees [Line Items] |  |  |
Total expense recognized | $ 1,300 | $ 1,800 | $ 400

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