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The Federal Reserve Board announced Thursday that it is seeking nominations for appointments to its Consumer Advisory Council. Eleven new members will be appointed to serve three-year terms beginning in January 2005. The Council advises the Board on the exercise of its responsibilities under various consumer financial services laws and on other matters on which the Board seeks advice. The group meets in Washington, D.C., three times a year. Nominations should include a résumré and the following information about nominees: Complete name, title, address, telephone, e-mail address and fax numbers; Organization's name, brief description of organization, address, telephone and fax numbers; Past and present positions; Knowledge, interests or experience related to community reinvestment, consumer protection regulations, consumer credit, or other consumer financial services; Positions held in community and banking associations, councils, and boards. Nominations should also include the complete name, organization name, title, address, telephone, e-mail address and fax numbers for the nominator. Letters of nomination with complete information, including a r�sum� for each nominee, must be received by August 27, 2004. NOMINATIONS NOT RECEIVED BY AUGUST 27, 2004 MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED. Electronic nominations are preferred. If electronic submission is not feasible, the nominations can be mailed (not sent by facsimile) to Terri Johnsen, Manager, Community Affairs, Division of Consumer and Community Affairs, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, Washington, D.C. 20551. The Board's notice is attached. Attachment (38 KB PDF)

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