Nominations open for America’s Credit Unions committees

The Advocacy Policy Committee is charged with recommending and advising on policy positions America’s Credit Unions will take behalf of its members. Nominees should be well versed on legislative and regulatory challenges facing the industry, and be open to sharing ideas to help align on policy positions and drive advocacy strategy.
 
The Advocacy Policy Committee will be comprised of:

• 100 members representing natural-person credit unions 
  • Each state will have at least one credit union member 
• Six members representing Leagues 
• Vice Chair of America’s Credit Unions Board (who will serve as the committee’s chair)

Initially, there will be a Legislative Subcommittee and Regulatory Subcommittee, with additional subcommittees and taskforces on special topics possible as needs are identified. Previous subcommittees will sunset when the new committee launches in January.
 
The full Advocacy Policy Committee is expected to meet virtually at least four times a year, and the subcommittees are expected to meet virtually six additional times a year each. Any in-person meetings will be determined by the committee chair. 

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.

If you have questions about the Advocacy Policy Committee or nomination process, please contact our Advocacy Team.

The Small Credit Union Committee will track issues and assess the impact of public policy on small credit unions. The committee will also promote unity between credit unions of all sizes and strive to defend against any and all threats to their cooperative, not-for-profit, democratic structure. Although there is no precise measure of “small,” the committee will use $100 million in assets as a rough definition, recognizing that factors other than size may determine the characterization of a “small” credit union.

The committee will be comprised of:

• 12-15 members representing natural-person credit unions
• 1-3 members representing Leagues
• Due to the focus on advocacy, we prefer nominees to be CEOs at credit unions up to $100 million in assets, or a very engaged second-in-command

The committee meets monthly virtually and has one in-person meeting prior to the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference; committee members will be reimbursed for expenses related to attending the in-person meeting.

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.

The Volunteer Leadership Committee will assist in the development of America’s Credit Unions strategy for the increased involvement and support of credit union volunteers. To serve as a strategic leadership resource for America’s Credit Unions, providing staff with advice and guidance for enhanced volunteer-centered initiatives, in particular volunteer education.

The committee will be comprised of:

• 9-12 members representing natural-person credit unions
• 1-3 members representing Leagues
• Engaged volunteers or individuals who work directly with volunteers of credit unions

The committee typically meets virtually 3-4 times a year. Additional meetings are scheduled, as needed.

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.

The World Affairs Committee will help develop policies, strategies, leadership, education, and resources for credit unions with respect to all facets of the international credit union movement. Members will assist all stakeholders in overcoming challenges, promoting productive exchanges of expertise and experience between and among the U.S. and international credit union movements, and capitalizing on opportunities to expand credit union access throughout the world. On the advocacy front, they’ll help identify issues related to international legislation, regulation, operation, programs and processes that could impact credit unions both in the U.S. and abroad, while serving as a connection between America’s Credit Unions and the World Council.

The committee will be comprised of:

• 12-16 members representing natural-person credit unions
• 1-3 members representing Leagues
• Active supporter of the World Council of Credit Unions, the Global Women's Leadership Forum, the World Credit Union Foundation and other programs or activities conducted by the World Council

One in-person meeting at the 2025 Governmental Affairs Conference; committee members will be reimbursed for expenses related to attending the in-person meeting. 1-2 virtual meetings over the course of the year. An informal gathering at the World Credit Union Conference for those who attend that event.

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.

The Emerging Issues Committee will help to advance the needs of credit unions by addressing forward-thinking issues and future business needs. The committee will also address litigation trends.

The committee will be comprised of:

• 12-24 natural person credit unions
• 1-3 members representing Leagues
• CEOs, CFOs, CIOs and Chief Risk Officers are ideal candidates for this committee

The committee will meet virtually six times a year. 

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.

The Operations Committee shall focus on addressing the compliance and operational needs of credit unions and recommend both advocacy and business solutions for America’s Credit Unions to pursue.

The committee will be comprised of:

• 12-24 natural person credit unions
• 1-3 members representing Leagues
• Professionals in compliance, risk or legal are ideal candidates to serve on this committee

The committee will meet virtually six times a year.

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.

The Industry Relations Committee shall address the safety and soundness of the share insurance fund and monitor the economic conditions of the country as it relates to credit unions.  This committee is the main liaison with the Federal Reserve and is responsible for recruiting qualified credit unions representatives for various boards and commissions. 

The committee shall consist of:

• 12-14 natural person credit union members of mixed asset sizes and composition 
• 1-3 members representing Leagues

The committee will meet virtually 3-4 times a year, with one in-person meeting; committee members will be reimbursed for certain expenses related to attending the in-person meeting. Additional meetings are scheduled, as needed.

All committees will have two-year staggered terms; in 2025 members will be invited for an initial one or two year term.