March 07, 2006
Consumer Advisory Council will meet on March 30, 2006
For immediate release
The Federal Reserve Board announced today that the Consumer Advisory Council will hold its next meeting on Thursday, March 30. The meeting will take place in Dining Room E, Terrace level, in the Board's Martin Building. The session will begin at 9:00 a.m. and is open to the public. Anyone planning to attend the meeting should, for security purposes, register no later than Tuesday, March 28, by completing the form found online at: https://www.federalreserve.gov/secure/forms/cacregistration.cfm. Additionally, attendees must present photo identification to enter the building.
The Council's function is to advise the Board on the exercise of its responsibilities under various consumer financial services laws and on other matters on which the Board seeks its advice. Time permitting, the Council will discuss the following topics:
- Home equity lending hearings
- Nontraditional mortgage products
- Electronic Fund Transfer Act/Regulation E interim final rule
- Truth in Lending Act/Regulation Z
Reports by committees and other matters initiated by the Council members may also be discussed. The Board invites comments from the public on any of these matters.
The Board's notice is attached.