Apply for CFPB CU Council & Advisory Boards Posted by Association of Vermont Credit Unions on 11:50 AM

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is accepting applications for its Consumer Advisory Board, Community Bank Advisory Council, and Credit Union Advisory Council. These advisory groups provide the CFPB with information about emerging trends and practices in the consumer financial marketplace and ensure the organization hears directly from small financial institutions.

Applicants must have be among the following eligible persons:

• Experts in consumer protection, community development, consumer finance, fair lending, and civil rights
• Experts in consumer financial products or services
• Representatives of banks that primarily serve underserved communities
• Representatives of communities that have been significantly impacted by higher priced mortgage loans
• Current employees of credit unions and community banks
• Academics (experts in consumer finance markets and underserved populations)

How many seats are available?

• 7 seats on the Consumer Advisory Board will become vacant in the fall of 2017.
• 2 seats on the Community Bank Advisory Council will become vacant in the fall of 2017.
• 6 seats on the Credit Union Advisory Council will become vacant in the fall of 2017.

For more information on how to apply to serve on the Consumer Advisory Board or one of these Advisory Councils you can:

• Review instructions on how to submit an application for membership
• Apply online (Applying online is highly encouraged, however a paper application is available for download)
• Learn more about CFPB Advisory Groups
• Visit CFPB Frequently Asked Questions for more information. 
• Applications will be accepted through 3/1/17.