Question: Apparently this molecule is aromatic. How do I know when to count the Nitrogen lone pair as part of aromaticity and when not to count

Apparently this molecule is aromatic. How do I know when to count the Nitrogen lone pair as part of aromaticity and when not to count the lone pair as part of aromaticity? I know that only one pair can contribute to aromaticity per atom. Thank you.

Apparently this molecule is aromatic. How do I know when to count

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