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The Federal Reserve Board today announced that it is seeking nominations for nine appointments to its Consumer Advisory Council. The Council, which consists of 30 members, advises the Board on the exercise of its responsibilities under the Consumer Credit Protection Act and on other matters on which the Board seeks advice. The group meets in Washington, D.C., three times a year. The nine new members will be appointed to serve three-year terms beginning in January 1999. Nominations should include the following information about nominees: past and present positions held; knowledge, interests or experience related to community reinvestment, consumer credit, or other consumer financial services; and complete address with telephone and fax numbers. Letters of nominations must be received by July 31, 1998 and should be mailed (not sent by facsimile) to Sandra F. Braunstein, Assistant Director, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 20551. The Board's notice is attached. Board Notice (11 KB PDF)

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